Do I Have to Go to Court for a Personal Injury Claim in Illinois?

If you’ve recently been seriously injured in an accident, you likely have a lot of questions. One of the questions clients most often ask when beginning the claims process is this: Do I have to go to court for a personal injury claim in Illinois?

The answer is likely no. There is always the possibility that court will become necessary, though.

Insurance Negotiations

Injury claims can be handled two ways: through insurance negotiations or by filing a lawsuit in court. Most claims are handled outside of the courtroom. This is a good thing because many people are intimidated by the very thought of going to court.

With informal insurance negotiations, you or your lawyer will work directly with an insurance adjuster to reach a settlement you believe will compensate you for your experience. This process can be difficult, as most insurance companies don’t want to pay you what you rightly deserve.

Nevertheless, in the end, your lawyer should be able to reach an agreement you will be happy with, making court unnecessary.

If You Do Have to Go to Court for an Illinois Injury Claim

It is always possible that the involved insurance company or negligent party will refuse to pay you what you deserve for your injuries. If that happens, it will become necessary for your attorney to take your case into the courtroom in order to recover the compensation you need.

Fear not. Your attorney will make sure you’re well-prepared for court should that outcome become unavoidable.

Meet with a Rockford Personal Injury Lawyer

Now you know the answer to your question: Do you have to go to court for a personal injury claim in Illinois? Not necessarily, but it is a possibility. Contact an attorney at Mahoney & Mahoney, LLC for help with your injury case. Get your free case evaluation by calling 815-656-4600 or by entering your case information into the form below.