What is a settlement in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
A settlement in a personal injury case in Texas is an agreement between the plaintiff (the person who has been injured and bringing the claim/demand/lawsuit) and the defendant (the person or entity who is being sued) to resolve the case without a trial. A settlement can occur prior to the filing of a lawsuit or after a lawsuit has been filed. Thus, usually it is a said that settlement can occur at any time after the incident. Typically, in a settlement, the plaintiff agrees to release the defendant from all liability stemming from the incident in exchange for a payment from the defendant or from the defendant’s insurance company. If a lawsuit has been filed then the release of liability is usually accompanied by the plaintiff filing a dismissal for the case. In the end, whether to settle a personal injury case in Texas is a decision that depends on the specific circumstances of each case and the needs and goals of the parties involved. It is important for the plaintiff to carefully con