IF I MAKE A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM, WILL I HAVE TO GO TO COURT?
After an accident, victims with serious injuries will have to muster their strength for the medical recovery ahead. Healing should be the focus, but the substantial costs of healthcare can quickly overwhelm victims and force them to deplete their savings to avoid bill collectors.
These expenses should never fall to injured victims who were not at fault for their accidents. The liable driver’s insurance company should pay every cost of recovery. Yet, some victims hesitate to pursue a personal injury claim because they fear that their case will end up in court.
Hagens Berman understands the worries many victims will have. Thankfully, only a small percentage of personal injury cases end up before a judge and jury. However, if a trial becomes necessary, a Hagens Berman legal representative will ensure victims don’t face the consequences of an accident alone.
INSURANCE COMPANIES DON’T WANT TO GO TO COURT EITHER
It’s not uncommon for victims to want to avoid the exposure and frustration that a trial can bring. The good news is that insurance companies don’t want to go to court either. In fact, more than 90% of personal injury cases are settled before ever reaching a courtroom.
It is usually much less expensive for insurance companies to settle out of court. They end up spending enormous amounts of money when they must defend their position in court. They pay their own lawyers to defend their choice not to provide support to injured victims. They’ll hire expert witnesses and specialists to back up their reasoning for denying a claim or offering much less than is needed for a full recovery.
When you have the power of a Hagens Berman personal injury team behind your case, insurance companies will think twice before offering you a lowball settlement. They do not want to end up in court, especially if it means facing the Hagens Berman legal team. In these cases, insurance companies are much more likely to offer a fair amount so that they avoid a costly legal entanglement.
OPEN TO SETTLEMENT BUT PREPARING FOR A TRIAL
Our attorneys want what’s best for our clients. We know that securing compensation as quickly as possible for victims is often the best way to help them through recovery. However, if an insurance company continues to reject a claim or refuses to offer fair compensation for a victim’s damages, taking the case to trial may be the only option available.
CONTACT A HAGENS BERMAN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER TODAY
Hagens Berman has helped thousands of injured victims earn the compensation they need for physical and financial recovery. Our attorneys have a long history of case success, and they will pull their deep bench of resources to fight for what is fair.
Our attorneys have the background and experience necessary to determine when a claim is worth taking to trial for the benefit of the victim. In the unlikely event your case reaches the trial stage, we will confidently argue to protect your best interests.
Contact the attorneys at Hagens Berman in Seattle for a free and confidential case evaluation. We are prepared to advocate for your recovery, regardless of whether it in through settlement or in court.
