Personal injury cases are commonly settled before reaching a trial before a judge or jury. If you have experience with negotiation and alternative dispute resolution techniques, this could be highly beneficial for your client. Personal injury cases require you to constantly evaluate what will help achieve the desired outcome for your client. And sometimes, the desired outcome is not necessarily a specified amount of money. Maybe they are more interested in getting an apology or holding the other party accountable to make changes that can prevent the incident from happening again. A personal injury attorney may need to get creative in how settlements are negotiated. While not all skills can be learned in a law school course, the material can provide a helpful foundation.