Most people don’t have to handle no-holds barred negotiation on a daily basis. When they walk into the grocery store, they pay what the store is asking – they don’t have to barter with the cashier and come to a compromise. Sellers decide what their prices are and then consumers can decide to buy items from that seller or not.
When it comes to a car accident claim, the situation is different. Some things are easy to assess – like how much it will cost to replace or repair your vehicle. However, injuries can be much more difficult. You know what your medical costs have been thus far, but do you know how to estimate future medical costs? Do you know how to consider what other long-term costs may affect your life?
Most people don’t because it doesn’t come up for them on a regular basis. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we are extremely experienced in the art of negotiation. We have financial and medical experts we can work with to find a fair settlement amount. We will fight for your rights to ensure that you get the best possible outcome for your case. In many cases, that means settling out of court.
It’s not always best to file a lawsuit
If you were injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, and your injuries required medical care, then it’s likely the negligent party’s attorney has offered you a settlement. It may seem like more than enough, but remember that the insurance company is not on your side. They have their own agenda, which is to get the case settled as quickly as possible for as little as possible. This is why you should always speak to a personal injury attorney before accepting any type of settlement.
That said, in some cases it does make sense to accept a settlement versus filing a lawsuit. It all depends on how strong your case is, the specific challenges that are likely to arise with your particular case, and what the outcomes have been on similar settlements vs. trials. This is one of the jobs of Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas: we can assess your case and help you decide if it’s worth filing a lawsuit or if it makes sense to take the settlement.
There are many factors to consider
Deciding what makes the most sense from a legal standpoint is just one concern. You’ll also want to think about how quickly a settlement can be reached compared to filing a lawsuit, if the lawsuit is going to be adequate for your long-term costs, the tax implications of a settlement, and whether a public trial and the publicity it brings is something you’re willing to go through.
The bottom line is that deciding what to do is never an easy thing. You want to carefully consider a wide range of options, you want to think long and hard about how a lawsuit would affect your life, and you want to think about what makes the most sense from a legal standpoint. Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas is happy to take your case to trial if that’s the best move, but we encourage every client to carefully consider all their options before making a decision. Contact us at 909-982-0707 for your free consultation.
