When you suffer injuries in a car accident, your first priority is normally going to be your recovery.
But recovery takes many forms—from the physical to the financial and the emotional. Filing a personal injury claim against the responsible party for your car accident can help you recover financial compensation.
Often, plaintiffs are confused about whether or not going to court is necessary for these types of claims.
Read on to learn more, and reach out to a Savannah injury lawyer for help with your claim.
Because car accident settlements are generally paid out through the insurance claims process, negotiating with the insurance company for your compensation is par for the course.
The process begins in most states when you file a claim with the insurance company representing the at-fault party in your accident.
Because this process is usually handled between yourself, your attorney, and the insurance company, it’s often the case that you never have to make an appearance in court in order to recover your settlement.
By negotiating your claim directly with the insurance company, you can recover a personal injury settlement that compensates you for damages such as:
But getting fair compensation is never a foregone conclusion. This is because the insurance company representing the at-fault party is likely to try to pay you the least amount of compensation possible in order to look out for its own bottom line.
By partnering up with an experienced attorney, you can increase the value of your potential settlement through negotiation.
Even though it’s generally the case that you can recover a settlement out of court, it’s not always the way it works. Sometimes, the insurance company might disagree about the value of your claim.
In these instances, taking the step of filing a formal lawsuit in court can become inevitable.
Fortunately, if you’ve selected an experienced personal injury lawyer for help with your case, they can fight in court or out of it for you to receive the most compensation possible given the nature of your injuries.
The other major factor to consider when thinking about filing a personal injury claim is the amount of time that’s passed since the date of your accident.
This is because personal injury action is limited by the statute of limitations, which places a deadline on how much time can go by before action to recover damages begins.
This deadline will vary, depending on the jurisdiction. However, in the state of Georgia, would-be plaintiffs typically have two years to start a personal injury claim.
Speaking to an attorney can help you sort out your options for recovering a settlement or jury award, in or out of court.
Have you been injured in a car accident? A car accident lawyer with The Nye Law Group can help.
Call 912-200-5230 or fill out the contact form on our website to get started.
