What are the risks of going to trial?

The primary risks of going to trial include: uncertainty (juries are unpredictable, and you could receive less than the settlement offer, or nothing), time (trials add months or years to your case), expense (litigation costs increase significantly), and emotional toll (testifying and reliving your accident can be stressful). Additionally, appeals can further delay final resolution. However, these risks must be weighed against the potential upside. Trials often result in higher awards than settlement offers, especially for serious injuries. For catastrophic injury victims, the potential upside is often substantial. When insurers are offering hundreds of thousands but your lifetime damages are worth millions, a well-prepared trial gives you the best chance at fair compensation. The question isn't just what you might lose at trial, but what you're guaranteed to lose by accepting an inadequate settlement. At Kane Trial Law, we thoroughly prepare our clients for trial and provide honest assessments of risks versus potential rewards before recommending this path.