For example, although automobile insurance is required in Pennsylvania, the minimum insurance required is woefully inadequate to compensate a seriously injured person. Starting a lawsuit If we all conclude that your best interests are served through the initiation of a lawsuit, a Complaint will be filed, with your permission. Once the Complaint has been filed, the legal process has begun. We will continue with the investigation of your case, and contact the necessary experts whom will be required to testify at your trial. In addition, we will obtain from the defendant his version of the facts, as well as any investigation that may have been conducted on his behalf.
Settlement is possible at any time during the legal process.
In fact, many settlements are not reached until just before the trial is scheduled to begin. It is our belief that the most effective tool in the settlement of any case is the aggressive preparation of the case for trial. This includes conducting a sweeping investigation of your case, obtaining experts with solid credentials in their field of practice and preparing to argue your case before a jury. If we are able to obtain a fair amount of compensation for your damages, we will encourage the settlement of your case. During the weeks before trial, we will explain to you what to expect from the process, as well as what will be expected from you.