With the courts' belt-tightening efforts often resulting in trial delays, settlement discussions are more prevalent now than ever, Dickinson said.
"The good news is that the parties want to discuss resolution as early as possible to avoid costs," he said. "The bad news is that the [insurance] carriers are tightening the reins and scrutinizing the smaller cases, making it tougher for the plaintiff attorneys to settle."
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