It’s important not to take a settlement offer without consulting an attorney. Your attorney will be able to review your case and engage the right medical experts to confirm the value of your case.  Settlement offers — especially early in the process — are typically much less than your case is truly worth. It takes a skilled negotiator with medical malpractice experience to reach a fair settlement. And sometimes, it may not be possible to reach a fair settlement at all. In that case, it may be best to go to trial. Whenever you’re presented with a settlement offer, your attorney will be able to advise you on the best path forward.