In the context of motorcycle accident injury cases, a “settlement” is an agreement between you and whomever has legal liability for your injuries. You agree to release that party from legal liability in exchange for financial compensation for your injuries and losses.
Lawyers for victims of Corpus Christi motorcycle crashes frequently seek to negotiate a settlement of their clients’ claims. When appropriate, a lawyer may negotiate with the responsible party’s insurance company representatives or their lawyer. The vast majority of motorcycle accident injury claims are resolved out of court through a negotiated settlement.
Injured victims do not necessarily need a settlement. However, lawyers often try to negotiate a fair and reasonable settlement as part of the services they provide. When settlement negotiations are unsuccessful, a lawyer may discuss the option of proceeding to trial. When a personal injury claim is litigated in civil court, a judge or jury determines the amount of compensation the injured victim deserves.