Hi, I'm Josh Stemle with Stokes Stemle Personal Injury Attorneys. And one of the questions we get the most is, "can a lawyer settle my case without my consent"? And the answer is absolutely not. If a lawyer settles your case without your consent or without your knowledge, they're breaching an ethical duty and could be in big trouble with the bar or be liable for a lawsuit. At Stokes Stemle, we believe in open, honest communication. We will never settle your case without your express consent. What we will do is offer you all the facts that you need and able to make an informed decision for your case. At Stokes Stemle, we believe it's your case. You're the boss. We'll give you all the facts you need in order to make an informed decision. And we'll tell you what we believe the value of your case is based on our experience with similar cases and similar injuries in a similar jurisdiction. But at the end of the day, it's your case and we will never settle it without your consent. So if you would like to speak more about this, please call Stokes Stemle at 334-316-4123.