It probably can be – in fact, over 90 percent of personal injury cases are resolved out of court. Due to the time and expense of litigation and the unpredictability of juries, in most cases, both sides prefer to avoid a courtroom battle. A lawsuit may be necessary, however, to force compensation out of a stubborn defendant or to beat the statute of limitations deadline. Even if you do file a lawsuit, settlement is still possible at any point before the court announces its final verdict.