When you think of attending court, what comes to mind? Perhaps you immediately think of wearing uncomfortable clothes or sitting around for what feels like hours when you should or could be at work or with your family. 

When thinking along those lines, it’s no wonder Florida drivers may hesitate to file a car accident lawsuit. But you likely won’t have to go to court for a car accident. Now that that’s out of the way, take a breath and dive into how you can avoid going to court for a car accident.

How to Avoid Going to Court for a Car Accident

Regardless of how stressful attending court may be, it does take up chunks of time that you might want to spend elsewhere. We get it. That’s why we’re going to tell you how you can avoid going to court for a car accident.

Have Someone Else Represent You in Court

“But who would represent me?” You might ask. 

This is one of the perks of working with an experienced Florida car accident lawyer. Your attorney can represent you in court, which means your presence would only be required in very specific cases. If such a case were to arise, your attorney will let you know and will work with you to ensure that your case and appearance are as strong as possible.

Settle the Case Out of Court

The most common way drivers avoid going to court for a car accident lawsuit is by settling out of court. Settling out of court means the involved parties have come to a compensation agreement that requires the lawsuit to be dropped or closed. 

In this case, you must work with an experienced Florida car accident lawyer who will negotiate with the other party or parties to ensure that you’re getting a fair settlement offer. The goal of the party offering the settlement — and this party usually is the insurance company of the other driver — is to lessen just how much your lawsuit may cost them. That means you’re likely to get a settlement offer that falls below what you may be entitled to when considering economic and non-economic damages, such as lost income, mental anguish, pain and suffering, and ongoing medical expenses related to the crash.

If you and your attorney reject the other party’s settlement offer, you may resume negotiations, if possible. If not, the case proceeds to trial, where, as we mentioned earlier, your attorney will more often than not represent you so you don’t have to go to court for a car accident.

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Contact a Florida Car Accident Lawyer Today

We know how stressful car accidents can be, and we know that car accident lawsuits are even more mentally and emotionally taxing. That’s why we put our client’s well-being first. We want to help you get the compensation and treatment you deserve.

Our expert car accident lawyers have won clients millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements, often without the client ever having to appear in court. Let us help you. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation car accident lawsuit evaluation. Call us at 561-621-4200 or visit our website to schedule your free consultation.