What a "litigation-ready" case looks like
Filed complaint, served defendants, depositions of the at-fault driver and key witnesses, retained experts (medical, biomechanical, economic), and a clear damages presentation. Insurers settle when they see this stack.
When trial is the right call
Bad-faith refusal to pay limits, multiple plaintiffs with policy-limit issues, defendants with assets above policy, or principle-of-the-thing cases for the family. We staff trials when the math says yes.
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How long does a Sonoma County trial take?
Most personal injury jury trials run 4–10 court days, though scheduling delays mean the calendar can stretch much longer.