The Benefits of a Settlement in a Legal Case

It’s best to speak with a trusted attorney for legal advice. After all, each situation is different, and your lawyer will look at the details of your specific case before telling you whether you should settle or go to trial.
Still – here are some general advantages of settling a legal case. Again, these advantages do not apply to every situation.
Benefits Of Settling A Case
Both plaintiffs and defendants can benefit from settling a case out of court. Here are some to consider.
Settlements help you avoid an uncertain outcome.
Courts are somewhat unpredictable. If a case goes to court, there’s no guarantee that a plaintiff will be awarded any damages at all. So, if you are the plaintiff in the case, you could benefit from settling because you know that at least you’ll receive some remedy.
On the other hand, defendants often settle because the process gives them some control over the results.
Settlements allow you to save money on court costs.
Trials are costly for everyone involved. Besides paying the legal fees, you may have to miss work to prepare for the trial. While there will still be legal fees when you settle a case, they will be much less than if you are forced to go to trial. In short, the earlier a case settles, the less expensive the process.
Remember that some trials go on for months (or even years) if the case is appealed – adding to the expense of the proceedings.
Mediation is less stressful than going through a trial.
If you proceed to trial, you may be expected to testify. This process opens you up to cross-examination, which could lead to information being revealed that could hurt your case. Also, there may be uncertainty about what witnesses and experts will say when they take the stand.
Settlements allow you to avoid uncertain court testimonies, benefiting both plaintiffs and defendants.
Settlements can allow you to protect your reputation.
Taking a dispute to court can also damage your reputation or brand. You can include a confidentiality agreement as a part of the settlement, which means no one needs to know that the case ever occurred.
Remember – trials are public record. This means anyone can review the court documents once the case is over. Settlement negotiations are not public record. You might want to consider settling your issue if you value your privacy.
Settlements allow you to get back to your life faster.
You may feel constant clouds over your head throughout your legal proceedings. Even if you can forget your legal issues for an hour or two – they will quickly return – causing you to stress and worry over the uncertain outcome.
Get back to your regular life faster by settling your case.
Seek the Advice of Expert Kansas City Attorneys
As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, it would be a mistake to make important decisions about your case without consulting a qualified attorney familiar with your specific situation.
For answers to this and all other legal questions, contact Kelly, Symonds, Reed, & Jansen. Our criminal defense attorneys are known throughout the KC region. We are also the firm you should consult if you need a divorce lawyer or ex-parte attorney.
For legal help in Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit, Independence, and throughout the KCMO area, make an appointment with Kelly, Symonds, Reed, & Jansen.








