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A Look at How Personal Injury Settlements Are Determined

You were hurt in an accident through no fault of your own, and you decided to file a personal injury claim against the negligent party. The majority of personal injury cases never make it to court. Once the attorney gets the lawsuit filed, the defendant will oftentimes offer a personal injury settlement, which is an amount of money they agree to pay you to cover the damages they have caused. There are multiple factors that go into determining personal injury settlement amounts. Understanding these factors will help you be better prepared to accept a settlement if it is offered. Take ... Read more