Most personal injury cases settle out of court long before they reach trials. Settlements are ideal compared to letting the court decide the case's fate. Settlements: Allow those involved with the case to determine the outcome, giving them more control. Resolve the case quicker than going to court. Help preserve insurance companies' and defendants' reputations. Prevent injured parties from testifying or discussing their business in court. Cost less for all involved parties compared to going to court. Don't involve the risk of the other side appealing a court decision. However, even with all of their benefits, not every case will settle. If your case doesn’t, rest assured that your attorney will prepare it for trial so that it has every chance of being successful. You have the legal right to receive total and fair compensation for your injuries; if that means refusing to settle for less than you and your attorney believe your case is worth, then so be it.