Personal injury law is often complex and maybe a little confusing to anyone other than practicing attorneys and other legal professionals. With that complexity comes plenty of misconceptions about the legal process in those cases. Here are some of the more common myths:
Myth: You have to go to court to be compensated.
In fact, most personal injury cases don’t even end up in court. Litigation is often avoided with all parties involved settling before a trial is necessary. The reason for this is it’s more cost effective and efficient to come to an agreement beforehand.
Myth: The at-fault driver’s insurance company will pay medical bills immediately.
In most cases, even if the other driver is at fault, they will not pay anything until a final settlement is reached. That’s because they are not legally bound to do so until a judgment against the driver is entered by the court.
If you are offered money early from the insurance company, make sure it doesn't come with strings attached. If you’re not careful, you could sign away money you deserve.