xpert witnesses, extensive depositions during discovery , travel and time. If a case settles before going to trial, then most of these expenses can be reduced or eliminated Stress . Settlement may reduce some stress that a trial creates. Sometimes it's hard for people to undergo the process of trial. They fear getting on the witness stand and telling their story to a judge and jury, then cross-
examined Privacy . Details of the case can be kept private when settled. When you take a case to trial, the court documents become a public record and anyone can look at them.
When you settle a case, most of the details are kept out of the court documents, and aren't a public record. Many settlement agreements also have confidentiality agreements as part of the settlement, so the case won't be talked about in public Predictability. A jury decision is very uncertain. A settlement is much more predictable than having to wait for a jury to reach a decision Time. Many trials can last from 1-3 years,
sometimes even longer if there's an appeal.
Settlement shortens the time frame Finality . The losing party can appeal a court (judge or jury) decision, dragging out the process even longer. Settlements can't be appealed and ensure the dispute is over Flexibility. During trials, there are strict guidelines and rules about what can be said in court (for example, rules of evidence and procedural rules). When you settle a case,
there's more flexibility during discussions and how topics are tackled. Furthermore, in a settlement, one party can even ask for an apology, which wouldn't be possible in court No "Guilty" Verdict. In a tria My
examined Privacy . Details of the case can be kept private when settled. When you take a case to trial, the court documents become a public record and anyone can look at them.
When you settle a case, most of the details are kept out of the court documents, and aren't a public record. Many settlement agreements also have confidentiality agreements as part of the settlement, so the case won't be talked about in public Predictability. A jury decision is very uncertain. A settlement is much more predictable than having to wait for a jury to reach a decision Time. Many trials can last from 1-3 years,
sometimes even longer if there's an appeal.
Settlement shortens the time frame Finality . The losing party can appeal a court (judge or jury) decision, dragging out the process even longer. Settlements can't be appealed and ensure the dispute is over Flexibility. During trials, there are strict guidelines and rules about what can be said in court (for example, rules of evidence and procedural rules). When you settle a case,
there's more flexibility during discussions and how topics are tackled. Furthermore, in a settlement, one party can even ask for an apology, which wouldn't be possible in court No "Guilty" Verdict. In a tria My