The number presented is rarely what you keep. You must subtract attorney fees (typically 25-40%), case costs, and any outstanding medical liens. A $100,000 offer can quickly reduce to $50,000 or less after these deductions. Calculate your net recovery first. This is the only figure that matters for your financial planning and when comparing the offer to the potential risks and costs of going to trial.

General liability is a broad category of insurance that covers common business risks from everyday operations. It’s not for auto or professional errors. Instead, it typically covers third-party bodily injury (like a customer slipping in a store), third-party property damage (like damaging a client’s property), and personal/advertising injury (like libel or slander). It’s a foundational coverage for most businesses to protect against claims from customers, vendors, or the public for incidents that occur on business premises or from general business activities.

The property owner or the party in control of the premises is typically responsible. They have a legal duty to keep their property reasonably safe for visitors. This means regularly inspecting for hazards, fixing dangerous conditions, or providing clear warnings. Responsibility is not automatic; it depends on whether the owner knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to take appropriate action to address it within a reasonable time.