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Evaluating the Risk vs. Reward of Proceeding to Trial in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

The size of the gap between your settlement needs/expectations and the offer can be determinative. If the defendant is willing to provide compensation that can make a significant improvement in your quality of life, trial might not be the best option for you. Often, you can find ways to make up the shortfall. For example:

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What to Expect in Ontario Personal Injury Settlement Negotiations

Settlement negotiations can occur at any time during the legal process – for example, before your Statement of Claim is issued, after documentary evidence has been exchanged, once Discoveries have been conducted, or any time further evidence becomes available leading up to pre-trial and trial. Depending on the circumstances, either you or the defendant might be the motivated party pushing for resolution.  

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Before You Settle Your Personal Injury Lawsuit

It seems obvious, but many injury victims do not fully understand that the compensation you receive from a car accident can be crucial in determining the quality of your future life. Therefore, a proposed settlement should not be accepted lightly. To make prudent and informed decisions about your future, you need to understand whether the defendant’s offer is fair and reasonable in all the circumstances. To this end, all plaintiffs should consider the following:

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