Can I settle a case on my own?
The insurance companies would love for you to settle your own case. They’re in the business of paying out as little as possible, regardless of the extent of your injuries. They know that you’re unaware of the true value of your case and all the factors that determine your compensation. Oftentimes, if you don’t have an attorney, they will offer people less and less as the process progresses and then give a take-it-or-leave-it, low-ball offer, which the person feels obligated to accept. It’s like putting a guy off the street up against a Randy Johnson fastball. You want a professional in the batter’s box. You want an attorney to take your case.
