A global settlement means that you (the injured party) reach a settlement with multiple insurers at the same time. For instance, you may have been involved in a multi-vehicle accident, or you may have been involved in 3 or 4 separate motor vehicle accidents. You need to file multiple lawsuits that may involve multiple insurance companies, A global settlement would settle all of these claims. As your injury lawyer, I can advise whether a global settlement is to your advantage.
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