QUESTION
Can my case be settled outside of court? How?
Asked on May 07th, 2015 on Personal Injury - Wisconsin
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While driving, my 17-year old son hit a motorcyclist who now has a broken arm. He is suing my son for personal injury and I wanted to know if we have to go to court for this type of case.
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Pasadena, CA
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Law Offices of Pius Joseph
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Your insurance will generally settle the case and defend you throughout . Hopefully you have a policy that is more than a minimum policy since such cases can range from $ 50,000 and up depending on the facts. Good luck.
Answered on May 08th, 2015 at 10:35 AM
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If the claim is not settled, then the lawsuit ends in a trial. (It's not exactly torture, by the way, and if you can't reach agreement, trials are the way most advanced countries resolve disputes.) Your insurer should be handling your son's defense, so you should probably be speaking with their representative. If your son's motorcycle was not insured, then you would be very well advised to consult a personal injury lawyer. It's almost always worth the investment. Good Luck.
Answered on May 08th, 2015 at 10:14 AM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Most cases settle.
Answered on May 08th, 2015 at 4:21 AM
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Law Office of Robert Burns
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Presumably your son has not been cited for a traffic criminal offense. The matter should be turned over to his/your automobile insurance carrier for handling of the motorcyclist's claims and for answering your questions.
Answered on May 08th, 2015 at 4:08 AM
Edwin K. Niles
Almost 98 % of suits are settled. Let your insurance co. worry about it.
Answered on May 08th, 2015 at 3:51 AM
James Eugene Hasser
Your son may have to go to court if the lawyers for your insurance company cannot settle the case. Most cases settle, though. Consult the lawyers assigned to your son's case for particulars. Good luck.
Answered on May 07th, 2015 at 2:39 PM
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You will unless your car insurance pays the motorcyclist a reasonable amount of money for the injuries....make sure your car insurance knows about the lawsuit.
Answered on May 07th, 2015 at 1:49 PM
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If you have insurance for this, they will foot the bill for the settlement or verdict and the attorneys fees. If you don't have insurance of this, hire a lawyer and discuss the options for settlement or defense.
Answered on May 07th, 2015 at 1:47 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
These matters are generally settled before trial. You need to retain an attorney to handle the matter for your son, however.
Answered on May 07th, 2015 at 1:45 PM
Your case can be settled out of court if the other side (the motorcyclist) agrees. He has to agree to receive a certain amount of money from you or your insurance company. Any lawsuit will be handled by your insurance company. If you have not contacted them, you should immediately.
Answered on May 07th, 2015 at 1:44 PM
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Dordick Law Corporation
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Hopefully you have insurance which will cover the entire claim.
Answered on May 07th, 2015 at 1:42 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Call your insurance, and if you have none engage an attorney.
Answered on May 07th, 2015 at 12:30 PM
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Law Offices of John W. Merting, P.A.
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Your insurance company will probably settle the case out of court. But they should keep you informed on the status of the claim, especially if you ask.
Answered on May 07th, 2015 at 12:28 PM
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Submit the lawsuit to your insurance company right away.
Answered on May 07th, 2015 at 12:18 PM
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Your automobile liability insurer will hire a lawyer to try to get the case resolved.
Answered on May 07th, 2015 at 12:17 PM