What are the chances that my injury case against a drunk driver will settle out of court?
Your chances are very good. The majority of drunk driving claims involving injury or death settle without the need to go to trial. One of the reasons is that insurance companies do not want to try cases in which their insured has been driving under the influence because of the potential for large verdicts. Knowing this, attorneys can oftentimes use this information to their advantage when negotiating a settlement offer for their clients. However, the decision on whether to accept a settlement offer or proceed to trial is always up to the client.
