Reviewing a Settlement from an Indiana Personal Injury Case

Before your personal injury trial or in some cases, before the jury delivers a final verdict, you may be presented with a settlement offer by the other party. You should first review the amount and terms of the settlement offer with your Indianapolis personal injury attorney to make sure it is fair and adequately addresses your injuries and damage. 

In many cases, a settlement agreement will include fine print that denies you the right to re-open the case at a later date, or to seek any further legal action against the defendant. The settlement amount may also be too low, in which case you would need to decide if you want to re-start negotiations or continue with the trial.

If your settlement is approved and agreeable to you and your attorney, you will sign the necessary paperwork to finalize the case. Part of agreeing to the settlement also involves the terms of payment. Depending on how the case settled, you may receive a lump sum, where the insurance company may pay your medical bills outright, or in most cases, you will receive a structured settlement.

Your Indianapolis personal injury attorney will be your best asset to reach a fair settlement and finalize the methods of acceptance and payment. Remember that there's always fine print to be aware of when signing agreements for settlements, and your attorney will be able to help you understand the ramifications of your decision.

Settlement is only one option in the resolution of filing an Indiana personal injury case. There are many more steps to filing your personal injury case that you should be familiar with before you begin the process. Having an understanding of the injury claims process is good to start, but you should consider the assistance of an Indianapolis personal injury attorney to get the most out of your personal injury case.  

A Helping Hand from an Indianapolis Personal Injury Attorney

The personal injury lawyers at Hensley Legal Group P.C. have helped Indiana residents settle many types of personal injury claims. From car accidents to surgical errors, if you or a loved one has suffered serious injury because of the negligence of another, we are here to help. Order a copy of our complimentary Consumer's Guide for Injured Victims to learn more about your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a no-cost consultation - 888-505-8232.