The amount of other expenses and losses directly resulting from your injuries. The nature of the defendant. Some prefer to settle fairly if you have a good case and good legal representation and others will vigorously fight all claims, no matter their expense. Some defendants would be unable to pay anything due to insolvency or lack of insurance coverage. The nature of the claim, whether vehicle collision, slip and fall, defective products, malpractice, or other type of event.
Different laws apply to different types of claims.
10.The credibility of the person bringing the claim. If the defendants discover that a claimant has made 15 other insurance claims in the past, they would likely refuse to offer any settlement. Evidence of past claims may surface at trial. Attempts to artificially inflate a claim should be avoided entirely. Truthfullness and fairness are important qualities on which a claimant will be judged.