Personal Injury Settlement Tips

Anyone who suffers injury as the result of the negligent or willful acts of another party has two basic settlement options before pursuing a lawsuit in court:

• Filing an insurance claim
• Negotiating out of court with opposing attorneys

Personal injury settlements provide a more efficient and less stressful means of recovering the costs associated with injuries, which are major reasons why about 95 percent of personal injury cases settle out of court after filing.

When to Choose Injury Settlement in Pittsburgh

Your attorney can determine which type of settlement can provide the results you need after reviewing the specifics of your case, often based on the following guidelines:

• Insurance settlements:  When the total costs related to your injuries fall within the policy limits, a personal injury settlement through an insurance claim may be a valid choice when you suffer injury in Pittsburgh. Most insurance companies primarily pay the direct expenses associated with medical treatment and property damage
• Out-of-court settlements:  When injuries require victims to pay more than basic expenses—such as lost time from work, hiring personal or medical assistance during recovery, or pain and suffering and emotional distress—out-of-court settlements may be the right option. And even after a trial begins, either lawyer can make a settlement offer at any time, effectively ending the trial if accepted

Tips on Achieving a Fair Settlement

Even if you do not intend to file a lawsuit, you need to take action as if you plan to go to court, as follows:

• Do not admit fault:  Regardless of the type of accident, never make statements that others can interpret as an admission of any degree of fault. Let your attorney advise you on how to handle discussions with other parties
• Retain evidence for your case:  To identify the full value of your injuries and prove liability, you need to take appropriate action after an accident to ensure you have evidence to support your case
• Contact an experienced personal injury attorney:  The attorneys at Dattilo & Associates, P.C. have decades of experience helping personal injury victims recover their costs after an accident

Contact Us to Help you Pursue the Pittsburgh Personal Injury Settlement you Deserve

If you suffer injury due to the negligent or willful acts of other parties, it costs nothing to learn about your options through a free consultation at Dattilo & Associates, P.C. To get answers to all your personal injury questions, please contact Dattilo & Associates, P.C. online, or phone our law office at (412) 391-6300 to arrange a free consultation. We take plaintiff injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning if there is no recovery, there is no fee.