What You Should Expect When Initiating a Massachusetts Personal Injury Claim (Part B)

Negotiating a Settlement in Your Personal Injury Claim

When you file a Massachusetts personal injury lawsuit, your case may not ever make it to trial if you and your Massachusetts personal injury attorney can negotiate a settlement with the other party or parties involved. In fact, most personal injury claims never make it to court.

A Massachusetts personal injury lawsuit may also not go all the way to trial if a pre-trial motion is granted. Pre-trial motions are attempts to convince the judge that the opposition does not have a case. If granted, the side requesting the motion wins the personal injury claim. If denied, the case will go to trial. Reaching a settlement in your personal injury case is another possibility. If settlement is accepted, the matter most likely cannot be re-litigated.

Taking Your Massachusetts Personal Injury Claim to Trial

In the event that your case is not resolved prior to trial and you do end up going to court, your Massachusetts personal injury lawyer will explain exactly what you can expect at trial. A trial will allow your attorney to present your side of the story to the judge or jury, who will then come to a decision as to whether or not you should receive compensation for your claim.

If your injury was the result of a car accident and you or the other party is uninsured, you may be required to go to arbitration proceedings rather than court under the Massachusetts Auto Insurance laws. Your attorney will be able to advise you as to whether or not this is applicable to your circumstances.

Appealing a Decision or Judgment

In the event you lose your Massachusetts personal injury case at trial, you will likely have a chance to appeal the court's decision. Your attorney can advise you as to whether or not this is the best strategy for your individual personal injury claim.

Contacting a Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer

If you would like more specific information on your Massachusetts personal injury claim, please contact The Massachusetts personal injury attorneys at Phillips & Garcia, we will fight for your rights in your personal injury case. We are committed to protecting your best interests and helping you collect the damages you need and deserve to move on with your life. If you have been injured in a Massachusetts accident, contact Phillips & Garcia today to schedule your FREE legal consultation - (877) 892-5620.