The process of initiating a lawsuit after a truck accident lawsuit is lengthy and challenging. It often takes years to reach the finish line, and you may end up in a courtroom at the end of it all. Here’s how to know if the issue can be resolved via settlement negotiations or if you need to go to trial.

Why Truck Accident Claims Settle Out Of Court

You might be able to work with a mediator or other impartial third party to negotiate a favorable settlement outside of court. There’s typically no reason to fight the matter via litigation if you and the defendant already agree on the conditions of a settlement. However, this is rare for truck accident cases when a company is at fault instead of an individual.

When Truck Accident Cases Are Litigated

The chances of having to litigate your claim increase the more serious your car accident was. If you have suffered life-altering injuries or incurred significant expenses as a result of the incident, you shouldn’t have to settle for anything less than the full and fair compensation you and your family deserve.

Other reasons you or the defendant may want to litigate your truck accident case include:

• You want to hold the trucking company publicly accountable for their actions
• The defendant doesn’t want to be seen as “giving in” to your demands
• Your future medical expenses are expected to be more than you will be able to afford or obtain insurance coverage for

Navigating A Settlement Offer

Your truck accident attorney will first write the defendant and/or their insurance company a demand letter outlining the main details of the case and the amount of money the plaintiff would settle for in order to avoid going to trial.

The entity that is presumably to blame may submit a counteroffer, or you may participate in lengthy negotiations before choosing to file a civil complaint. Then, a judge must decide if the defendant was genuinely at fault, whether the plaintiff incurred any loss, and how much should be awarded in terms of damages.

Get experienced legal help with your Georgia truck accident case by calling the veteran legal team at Southside Injury Law at (770) 703-6008 (Local) or (800) 393-8595 (Toll-Free).