Compared to court proceedings, reaching a settlement with the other party can be a much smoother, less stressful, and overall easier process. A personal injury lawyer should be involved to verify that the terms and conditions laid out in the settlement agreement are appropriate for you as the plaintiff, as you don’t want to sign off on a deal that doesn’t fully take into account your injuries or pain and suffering. It’s possible that the payout will be lesser if you went to court, but the lawyer will be able to help you determine and explain which course of action will work well for your case.