Whether your case proceeds to court is dependent on the nature of your case and your ability to reach a final settlement prior to going to trial. In the vast majority of personal injury cases, the victims will never see the inside of a courtroom. The two sides to the dispute can reach a settlement through informal negotiations or through the more formal process of mediation. In mediation proceedings, both parties and their attorneys meet with a neutral third-party mediator who helps the parties communicate their version of events related to the case and work toward a mutually acceptable resolution of the case.
In some cases, the parties can reach a quick settlement before a lawsuit is ever filed in court. However, even after your attorney has filed your personal injury lawsuit, you still can reach a settlement with the other party before your case goes to court. It is only if you cannot agree that your case must go to trial. Essentially, then, it is totally up to you whether to proceed to trial. If you agree with the settlement amount that the other party’s insurance company has offered you, then you can simply accept the settlement and do not have to go to court. If, however, you do not agree with the settlement offer, then your case must go to trial before you can get any compensation for your losses.
The bottom line is that you should always hire a personal injury attorney to help you in your case, whether you want your case to proceed to trial or not. We are the Wisconsin personal injury lawyers to whom you always can turn if your loved one suffers serious or fatal injuries in a traffic accident. Whether your case goes to trial or settles through negotiations, we are here to represent your interests. No matter how complex or difficult your case may be, the Madison personal injury lawyers of Boller & Vaughan are here to advocate on behalf of your loved one and hold negligent individuals responsible for their role in causing any injuries or death that has occurred.
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
