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Nov. 3, 2025

Deadlines spur action: Key opportunities during litigation to get your case resolved

In personal injury litigation, strategic timing is key -- by recognizing and leveraging natural pressure points from pre-suit demands through trial preparation, attorneys can use each milestone to drive settlement and achieve the best outcomes for their clients.

Brigitta S. Cymerint

Attorney
Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP

Phone: (310) 689-7777

Email: brigittacym@gmail.com

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Jonathan H. Davidi

Attorney
Panish, Shea, Boyle & Ravipudi LLP

Phone: (310) 477-1700

Email: jdavidi@panish.law

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Deadlines spur action: Key opportunities during litigation to get your case resolved
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In personal injury litigation, timing is everything. While every case follows its own path, there are predictable milestones that naturally create pressure points to resolve your case. It is crucial to know how to use these deadlines to obtain the best result for your client.

1. Pre-Litigation: before the lawsuit is filed

The first major milestone that should spark settlement discussions is prior to the case being filed. Many cases...

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