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Do I have to go to court for my injury case?

The idea of testifying in a courtroom stops a lot of people from making a claim at all. So here's the reassuring truth: most injury cases never go to trial, and if yours ever did, you wouldn't be standing there alone.

How it usually goes

The large majority of personal injury cases settle without a trial. Your lawyer negotiates with the insurance company, and most claims resolve through that process. A case only heads toward court when the other side won't offer a fair amount, and even many of those settle before a trial actually happens. If your case is one of the few that needs a courtroom, you'll be prepared and supported every step, not left to face it on your own.

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Common questions

Do most personal injury cases go to court?+

No, most personal injury cases do not go to court. The large majority settle through negotiation with the insurance company without a trial. A case typically moves toward court only when the insurer refuses to offer a fair amount, and even many of those settle before reaching trial.

Will I have to testify in my injury case?+

In most personal injury cases you won't have to testify in a courtroom, because the case settles before trial. If your case is one of the few that goes to court, your lawyer prepares you thoroughly beforehand so you know what to expect. Peretz Law Firm makes sure you're never facing that process unprepared or alone.

What happens if the insurance company won't offer a fair settlement?+

If the insurance company won't offer a fair settlement, your lawyer can file a lawsuit and move the case toward court, which often prompts a better offer on its own. Many cases still settle even after a lawsuit is filed. Peretz Law Firm's priority is making sure you have committed people fighting for you through whichever path your case takes.

This guide is general information for people in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, it isn't legal advice for your specific situation, and reading it doesn't create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your own case, talk to a lawyer. We're happy to be that first call, free.

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