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When someone else’s carelessness upends your life, a settlement is about much more than a check. It is about your medical recovery, your financial stability, and your sense of justice. At the Law Offices of Arcadier, Biggie & Wood, we treat every case with serious focus and a clear objective: to push your settlement as high as the facts and the law will support.
Here are five key ways we work to maximize your settlement value.
Building a Strong Evidence Record
Insurance companies pay attention to proof. From the beginning, we focus on collecting and preserving the documents and testimony that strengthen your claim: accident reports, photos and video, witness statements, medical records, employment documents, and more.
In cases involving car accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, product defects, or other injuries, a well-documented file can make the difference between a low offer and a settlement that truly reflects what you’ve been through. We build that record carefully so your story is backed by solid, organized evidence.
Identifying Every Category of Damages
Your case is not just about current medical bills. Many injured people are also dealing with lost wages, reduced earning capacity, future treatment needs, pain and suffering, and changes to daily life and family relationships.
We take the time to understand the full impact of your injury: how it affects your work, physical abilities, hobbies, and long-term plans. By identifying every valid category of damages and supporting them with documentation and, when appropriate, professional opinions, we place a higher, more realistic value on your claim.
Using Litigation Experience to Your Advantage
Insurance companies know which firms are willing to file lawsuits and push a case toward trial when necessary. When they realize you are represented by seasoned litigators who are fully prepared to take that step, they face a greater risk of underpaying your claim.
Our courtroom and motion practice experience allows us to evaluate how a judge or jury might view your case, which arguments are most persuasive, and where the defense is vulnerable.
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That trial-readiness often leads to stronger settlement discussions at the negotiation table.
Strategic, Data-Driven Negotiation
Negotiation is not just back-and-forth numbers. It is a tactical process. We study the facts, the law, prior verdicts and settlements in similar cases, and the tendencies of particular insurers.
With that foundation, we craft demand packages that clearly and compellingly present your injuries and damages. We anticipate the defenses the other side will raise and prepare targeted responses. We also time negotiations to key milestones in your medical treatment and case development, often when your claim is in its strongest position, and the risk to the insurance company is highest.
Clear Communication So You Make Strong Choices
Your decisions during a case affect its value. What you say to adjusters, what you post on social media, how closely you follow medical advice, and whether you return to specific activities can all be used for or against you.
We communicate with you regularly about where your case stands, explain your options in plain language, and give you practical guidance on steps that protect your claim. When you understand the process and the stakes, you are better equipped to make choices that support a higher settlement instead of unintentionally harming your position.
Ready to Talk About Maximizing Your Settlement?
If you were injured in a car crash, slip and fall, workplace incident, or any situation caused by someone else’s negligence, you do not have to deal with the insurance company alone.
Reach out to the Law Offices of Arcadier, Biggie & Wood today to discuss your situation with a personal injury attorney. Call our office or contact us online to schedule a consultation and learn how we can start working to maximize the value of your settlement.
