Whether a case involves a slip and fall accident at a grocery store or a car accident, most personal injury claims can be settled outside of the courtroom.
While the court system prefers when cases settle outside of the courtroom as it clears up the court’s schedule for bigger cases, however, if negotiations are not proving successful, then a lawsuit can absolutely be filed where a decision will be granted by a judge or jury. There are several instances where a trial may be necessary, including:
- Fault is up for debate. Sometimes the individual that has brought harm to you denies any responsibility. They may argue that the injury was your fault – or someone else’s. Determining who is at fault is crucial since that person is financially responsible for the damages incurred.