Sexual harassment settlements are sometimes used to resolve sexual harassment cases when the parties don't want the information out in the public, or when the accused feels as if he or she would be better off settling than going to court. The EEOC also sometimes gets settlements for individuals that have made complaints. The amount of sexual harassment settlements differ depending upon the severity of the harassment and what happened in the incidents. The first step in seeking a sexual harassment settlement is to find a knowledgeable sexual harassment attorney. Attorneys can help the victim understand what forms of behavior are illegal and whether their case is strong enough to seek a settlement. Many times, settlemetns are obtained without the victim ever having to go to court.