{"id":2412,"date":"2019-07-22T14:40:07","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T14:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2412"},"modified":"2024-10-30T21:24:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T21:24:30","slug":"should-i-settle-my-auto-accident-claim-out-of-court","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/should-i-settle-my-auto-accident-claim-out-of-court\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Settle My Auto Accident Claim Out of Court?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When a person is involved in an auto accident caused\nby an at-fault driver, they are entitled to make an insurance claim and receive\na settlement. In many cases, an insurance settlement is often the most\nreasonable choice, unless the offer is too low. An attorney will try to settle\nout of court for a client, but if a fair agreement cannot be made with the\ndefendant\u2019s insurance company, then the case is usually taken to court and presented\nto a judge or jury for a judgment. There are several options for pursing a\nmotor vehicle accident claim, and even more to know about them all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn the difference between\nsettling an auto accident claim in and out of court, as well as, what do to as\nan injured victim of a recent  car accident in Indiana.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Car Insurance Settlement Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like all other cases, insurance claim settlements\nvary in outcome. If you sustained only minor injuries, and only required a few\ndoctor visits and check-ups, then obviously, you case would be valued by and\nresolved for less than if you sustained moderate or major damages. Damages\ninclude hospital bills, medical expenses, medications, lost wages, pain and\nsuffering, property damage and possibly other damages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With regard to property damages, most insurance\ncompanies will pay to cover the repairs initially because the insurance company\nis attempting to keep you happy long enough so that you do not obtain an\nattorney.  If you do not obtain an attorney quickly however, evidence\nvital to the case can be lost forever so it is vital to contact an attorney\nimmediately after you obtain your first medical care.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The insurance company may even advise you that they\nare \u201caccepting responsibility\u201d for the their insured causing the collision.\nWhile the insurance company may say this to you, in practice, this is usually\nnot the case.  In Indiana, the fact that a defendant driver has insurance\nis usually not admissible in court and anything an insurance company employee\ntold you is also not admissible.  Some judges in Indiana routinely keep\nout even the mere mention of the fact that a driver who caused a collision has\ninsurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insurance companies in clear cut cases of liability usually want to settle as soon as possible, but quick settlements can be a mistake. This is because once a person signs and accepts the offer and releases the defendant from further liability, the case is immediately closed and cannot be brought back up ever again. If more injuries are discovered after settlement, which can occur and is called \u201cdelayed onset\u201d or other damages appear after the settlement has closed, the defendant and their insurance company will no longer bear any responsibility. This is why it is important to hire a licensed Indiana car accident attorney to represent you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out-of-Court Settlements<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In order to receive the compensation that will fully\nand fairly cover all related expenses, pain and suffering, medical and property\ndamage, you should take your claim to a lawyer so they can obtain the necessary\nevidence and conduct a proper investigation to present your case to the\nat-fault driver\u2019s insurance company or other opposing party.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact a licensed personal injury lawyer who concentrates on car accident injury claims if you were recently injured in a car accident that was not your fault. A seasoned car accident attorney has the proper knowledge, resources, and experience needed to recover a full and fair settlement you and your family deserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trusted Legal Advice for Your Indiana Car Accident Claim<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call The Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> for trusted car accident personal injury<\/a> representation in Indianapolis, Indiana and throughout the State of Indiana. Our seasoned car accident attorneys work hard to ensure our clients\u2019 rights to full and fair compensation. We offer free initial consultations to review your case with you; and we never collect attorney fees unless we prevail for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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