With court closures and the cancellation or postponement of jury trials for the indefinite future, some insurance companies appear to be ready and willing to still resolve personal injury cases. In difficult economic times, this may sound like welcome news to injured plaintiffs who want their case to continue towards resolution. But beware! There is a danger that defendants/insurance companies are attempting to bottom feed. That is, they are looking to see if injured persons will settle their cases for less than their reasonable settlement value during these difficult times. Decisions to settle your case are based upon many factors, but the one constant is that the decision to settle is the client’s to make, and your lawyer’s job is to see that you are reasonably informed on the important factors that go into your decision. Be an informed consumer when it comes to your personal injury case. Make sure your attorney has taken steps to properly value your case, and explained this to you. If your lawyer has advised you to resolve your case for less than its reasonable settlement value during the COVID-19 Pandemic, make sure you get answers to why. Remember, lawyers have an ethical obligation to explain matters to you so you can make informed decisions.