As a Beverly Hills Personal Injury Lawyer with over 27 years of experience running his own law practice, Jeffrey P. Fleitman has a depth of experience in dealing with insurance settlements that far exceeds that of many in his field.
Fleitman’s time in and out of court dealing with insurance companies and representing victims of accidents and personal injuries has provided him with unique insight and an extraordinary understanding of the benefits and disadvantages of clients deciding between requesting a jury trial vs. negotiating a settlement.
In an effort to educate both the public and prospective clients, highly acclaimed personal injury lawyer Fleitman is helping those individuals unfortunate enough to have suffered an injury to better understand the risks and benefits of settlements and trials.
Insurance Settlements
Those involved in a car accident, motorcycle accident or truck accident often sustain significant, and sometimes life-altering, injuries as well as damage to vehicles. These injuries and damages generally result in a claim being filed against the “at fault” party’s insurance company, or with the individual’s insurance company. Claims can be resolved in a number of ways, including both by trial or by reaching a settlement.
Although the majority of insurance claims are settled outside of court, some individuals opt to take things to a jury trial. Although there are circumstances which merits a jury trial as the preferred mode of claim resolution, Fleitman wants individuals to be aware of the risks and disadvantages of jury trials as it relates to insurance settlements.
Advantages of Insurance Settlements May Include:
- Resolution outside of court
- Certainty in knowing the exact payout
- Greater control by both parties over the outcome
- Faster resolution
- Compensation may be received as soon as 7-30 days of reaching a settlement
- Significantly lower legal and court costs
- Often less stressful
- Are usually private
The Disadvantages of Jury Trials
A jury trial involves taking an insurance claim to court for a public trial involving a judge, jury, the defendants and victim’s legal counsel, witnesses, evidence, testimonies and more. The ending result is that the jury will decide both who is at fault, and what (if any) monetary damages should be awarded.
According to Fleitman, there are circumstances where taking a claim to trial may be beneficial or advisable, but due to certain risks and disadvantages it is often not the advisable route to achieve the client’s goals.
Disadvantages of Jury Trials for Insurance Settlements:
- The plaintiff is restricted by law to reveal to the jury how much their client had to pay for medical expenses.
- No matter how “clear cut” a case may seem, a trial always brings with it a degree of uncertainty about whether or not the client will prevail or to what extent.
- Trials are exceedingly drawn out in our legal system, spanning months or even years.
- Trials are expensive, with much of any awarded compensation often going towards paying for associated legal costs to get the “win”.
- Due to the length of trials, clients may not be able to get the compensation they deserve and desperately need for medical bills, finances, and more for up to years.
About Jeffrey P. Fleitman
With over 27 years of experience running his own law practice, attorney Jeffrey P. Fleitman of the Law Offices of Jeffery Fleitman has dedicated his career to fighting voraciously for his clients. His practice is known for its direct, honest and personable approach to client service and representation, and for its strong track record of positive client outcomes.
As a staunch advocate for his clients, Fleitman is a ruthless opponent in court while also showing care, compassion and warmth for his clients.
Those interested in learning more about his law practice or in scheduling a no-cost initial consultation are encouraged to call 310-695-1910 or reach out directly through his official website.
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