You've probably heard that most car accident cases settle well before any court trial. That's very true. Many even settle before a lawsuit is even filed. But that isn't always the case (no pun intended). If the parties can't agree on a key issue or two -- who was at fault for the car accident, the extent of the claimant's injuries, and so on -- then sometimes the only way to get things moving is to go to court and get the lawsuit process started.
Should I File a Car Accident Lawsuit?
How do you decide when it's time to put settlement talks on hold and file a car accident lawsuit in court?
How to File an Auto Accident Lawsuit
If you can’t reach a fair settlement of your car accident claim, in most states you can take the at-fault driver to court by filing a lawsuit. Here’s a detailed guide of what to consider and the steps involved in a case.
Car Accidents and Police Reports
What does the police report contain, and how is it used during a car accident settlement or lawsuit?
Filing a Car Accident Counterclaim
When you're sued for causing a car accident, you might have the option of filing a counterclaim seeking your own damages.
When a Car Accident Case Goes to Trial
The vast majority of all car accident insurance claims are resolved before any lawsuit is filed.
Depositions in Car Accident Cases
Lawsuits seeking damages for losses resulting from a car accident
Five Do’s and Five Don’ts for Your Car Accident Deposition
Your deposition can be a key to the success (or failure) of your car accident lawsuit. Here are five do’s and don’ts that will help you do a good job.
Car Accident Deposition Sample Questions
From your background to details about the crash, here are the kinds of questions to expect at your car accident deposition.
What Are Interrogatories in a Car Accident Case?
Interrogatories—written questions you’ll answer during a lawsuit—are an important way to gather facts and evidence for your case.
Auto Accident Settlement and Lawsuit Timeline
The length of a car accident case depends on numerous variables, including the litigation strategy of the parties and the willingness of either side to settle the case.
When Will My Lawyer Tell Me What My Car Accident Case is Worth?
Early on, it can be difficult to determine what a car accident case is worth. Here's what your lawyer will want to learn when it comes to your claim.
Collecting a Car Accident Settlement or Judgment
Reaching a settlement or getting a judgment in your favor is one thing; getting paid could be a different story.
Will My Car Accident Claim End in a Settlement?
If you decide to start a car accident lawsuit, chances are you’ll never get to court, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Can You File a Lawsuit After a Car Accident Settlement?
A settlement typically means the end of your car accident claim, but in some rare situations a lawsuit still may be an option.