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Personal Injury Litigation & Settlements in MA

Should I Be Settling or Going to Court?

When you are involved in injury litigation in Massachusetts, the answer to this question largely depends on four factors:

  • Your personal situation
  • The strength of your case
  • The reasonableness of the offer, if any
  • Your level of comfort with the risk of the outcome

Sometimes, a relatively early personal injury settlement in MA is possible and is very much preferable to a lengthy court battle. In other cases, a settlement offered by the insurer is not reasonable and you will want to reach a resolution in Court. If you have any questions regarding a potential injury settlement, contact our MA personal injury lawyers at Fraser & Galanopoulos today.

Settlements

In Massachusetts, personal injury settlements are often reached because both the injury victim and the defendant or his insurance company prefer to avoid the continuing risk of getting a worse result at trial. A personal injury settlement can secure a financial payout. As parties approach a settlement, attorneys work to hammer out the specific terms. You know exactly how much money you will receive from your settlement well before you agree to it, eliminating the risk of losing or receiving less in Court.

When you settle, you agree to waive your right to any future legal proceedings regarding this injury. This is an important decision which should be carefully considered. The personal injury law firm in MA of Fraser & Galanopoulos can help you prepare for either a trial or a settlement.

MA personal injury settlement – Types of damages

Plaintiffs are entitled to financial awards in personal injury cases for all elements of compensatory damages, including:

  • Lost wages
  • Past and future Medical bills
  • Past and future physical impairment or disability
  • Lost future earnings
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress

Your personal injury attorney will explain the elements of damages which will likely be available in your specific case.

Contact our injury attorneys

Fraser & Galanopoulos is a Massachusetts firm dedicated to zealous advocacy on behalf of clients in personal injury, family law, probate, real estate and business matters. The firm also provides civil and family law mediation services. If you require legal assistance in any of these areas of practice, contact Fraser & Galanopoulos online, call toll free at 1-888-588-3936 or 1-617-795-0321 today.