As your Decatur personal injury attorneys will explain, there are a number of paths your personal injury case can follow. Personal injury cases are often unpredictable, especially when left to a jury to decide.

Potential Outcomes of Your Case

You could reach a quick settlement with the insurance provider that satisfies all parties involved. Or, you could reach a settlement with the insurer after months of negotiation and strong-arm tactics. Conversely, settlement talks could dissolve, causing your attorneys to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against the individual responsible for your injuries. The lawsuit could result in a high jury verdict or no verdict at all.

Settlements

A settlement is the ultimate goal of all parties involved, including the eventual trial court judge assigned to your case. However, personal injury settlements are not always successful and cases may be forced to go to trial. The likelihood of your Decatur personal injury attorneys securing a settlement award for you depends heavily on the facts of the individual case.

If the evidence is overwhelmingly on your side, the insurance company will be more likely to try and settle with you because it stands to lose a significant amount of money by taking its chances with a jury. However, if your case has obvious holes such as lack of credible witnesses, you may have a more difficult time getting a sizable settlement offer from the insurance company and your attorneys will advise you whether to take a settlement, if offered.

Proceeding to a Lawsuit

Not all cases are easily settled, and a lawsuit may be necessary to resolve the pivotal conflicts of fact in your case. If you are unable to reach an agreement with your insurance provider, you may opt to move forward toward a trial. This is a lengthy process during which it is vital for you to stay in touch with your lawyer. If you have any changes to your contact information, work status, marital status or medical condition, contact your lawyer immediately. Your Decatur personal injury lawyers will also need extensive documentation from you to prepare the evidence for your case and you should provide these documents without delay. As always, stay out of trouble, remain positive in the workplace and do not aggravate your injury prior to trial.

For more information and to discuss your options for recovery, call Decatur personal injury attorneys McCarthy, Rowden & Baker today at 1-800-373-6050.