Often, settlement options are worth considering as they can save the time and money associated with navigating the trial process.  Although settling may mean accepting less money than might have been awarded in court it also means avoiding the risk of being awarded less in court A good settlement will still get the Plaintiff what he or she needs.  In 2014, there were over 50 settlements of Virginia lawsuits for one million dollars or more.  The two biggest settlement amounts involved vehicle accidents.  Others included product liability and premises liability (e.g., slipping and falling in a store).  Only you and your attorney can determine whether it is advisable to settle a case based a complex multitude of factors specific to the case.