Plaintiffs who’ve never been through this before often picture settlement day as confusing or stressful, with money flying in different directions. In practice, it’s a routine, well-defined process that your attorney handles — here’s exactly how it works, step by step, so nothing feels like a surprise. Where Settlement Funds Land First When your case settles or you win at trial, the defendant’s insurance company sends payment to your attorney’s client trust account, not to yo