Fortunately, most car accident claims result in a settlement that provides accident victims with fair and full compensation, long before the case ever ends up at trial or inside a courtroom.

However, there are some circumstances under which a car accident claim may end up going to court, including cases where the insurance company refuses to settle or to make a reasonable offer of compensation, or cases where the at-fault driver lacks insurance. When a fair settlement cannot be reached in your claim, it may become necessary to pursue your claim in court and to take your case to trial to argue in front of a judge or jury for a ruling in your favor.