In their article titled “Viewpoint: New Year’s Resolutions for Handling Short-Fuse Settlement Demands” published on January 3, 2022, Attorneys David Ezra, Erin Ezra, and Jamil (“Jay”) Shaaban outline the “Do’s” and “Don’ts” for handling short-fused settlement demands.

Especially in the personal injury arena, time-limited settlement demands often seem timed to make settlement a very difficult task, even for a liability insurer that wants to settle. The risk that can attach is often substantial, with accusations of “bad faith” and “open” limits lurking on the horizon.

With their experience in diffusing the legal equivalent of the proverbial ticking time bomb, David, Erin and Jay outline some important approaches insurers can implement and follow to minimize risks and maximize the likelihood of achieving successful outcomes. Read more…