Birmingham Personal Injury Law: Car Accident Litigation

Posted by Law Article on July 19th, 2009 at 07:07pm

A car accident can happen to the best of us.  No matter how safe you drive, the Birmingham roads are dangerous places.  Several major interstates merge in Birmingham, bringing with them thousands of vehicles including large, commercial trucks that could crush even the sturdiest SUV on the highway.

If you are injured in a car accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you are likely entitled to compensation for your injuries from the at-fault driver’s insurance company.  You will probably find it very challenging to get the right value for your injuries, particularly if you do not have a lawyer.

If your lawyer is able to settle with the insurance company without filing a lawsuit, you will be very happy to have avoided ligitating your injury case. We wish it was that easy all the time. If the insurance company, however, won’t offer you a fair settlement, your lawyer will need to file a lawsuit in order to fight for just compensation.

When your lawyer files a lawsuit, the litigation has begun. A lawyer for the at-fault driver, often paid for by the insurance company, will enter an appearance in the case. The court will issue a cause number for your case and suddenly you have become the plaintiff in a lawsuit.

The process of filing a lawsuit and pursuing your claim against the defendant and his or her lawyer is known as litigation. You have now opted to use the local or state court system, a public entity, to pursue your claim against the at-fault driver. It is important that you understand that this is a major step and not one to be taken lightly. You need an experienced Birmingham lawyer on your side to make sure that the litigation goes smoothly.

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