This is one of the first things many of our clients would like to know.  However, even the most experienced personal injury attorneys would never go about trying to answer this question until they have had an adequate opportunity to fully investigate the underlying facts and obtain adequate information about the damages.

Sometimes it takes several months after an accident before all the necessary factors become known that will in turn enable the lawyer to make an informed decision about the evaluation of your particular claim.  Once that occurs, the lawyer can begin settlement negotiations with any insurance company that may be affording coverage.  If the client insists on a quick settlement, this might be accomplished, but many times the client will end up getting less than the full value of the claim.  Yet another problem with settling too soon is that sometimes injuries do not appear for weeks or months later as injuries are oftentimes progressive in nature.  Once a claim has been settled and the responsible party released, the claim cannot be re-opened or prosecuted against them.

Our firm prides itself on working hard to represent our clients’ best interests.  We look to the quality of the cases we take as opposed to quantity.  We do not sacrifice the value of our client’s claims in favor of quick and easy settlements when adequate compensation has not been offered in exchange.

Oftentimes we are successful in achieving a full and fair settlement even before we resort to filing a lawsuit in court.  We have a great deal of experience and have developed contacts in dealing with various insurance companies.  If, despite our best efforts, settlement negotiations do not result in a settlement, we may have to file suit and push the case through the court system. If this becomes necessary, we do everything we can to complete this as rapidly as possible.  Our goal remains the same throughout – that is, to represent our client’s best interest throughout every step of their case.