Most motor vehicle accident cases do not go to trial. Instead, they are resolved through settlement negotiations between the injured party and an insurance company. During this process, the individual who was harmed in the crash agrees not to pursue further legal action in exchange for an agreed-upon amount of money.
First We Calculate a Desired Settlement
Injury victims work with our lawyers to determine a settlement that is fair and reasonable. A settlement may include money for:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Miscellaneous losses
Learn the Steps Toward a Personal Injury Settlement
These are three steps involved in the pursuit of a fair settlement:
- Settlement demand where our lawyers will demand a higher settlement amount from the insurance company.
- Settlement negotiation when the insurance company will respond with a settlement offer. We’ll negotiate from there.
- Settlement agreement when we come to an offer that meets your satisfaction. At this point, we’ll accept it and our client will sign an agreement not to sue or bring another claim in the future.
If a settlement cannot be reached, the next step is trial. When a settlement does come together, the insurer sends payment to our firm and we distribute the funds to the client. This process reflects our work in injury law.
Call to Discuss Your Case For Free
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Gary Bruce have over 25 years of experience helping car accident victims. If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, our attorneys are here to help. Contact us if you are interested in settling a claim or if you have already received a settlement offer.
