• Car Accident
• Social Security Disability
• Medical Malpractice
• Car vs. Commercial Truck Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Dangerous Prescription Drugs
• Dog Bites
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Pedestrian & Bicyclist Accidents
• Slips and Falls

What is an out-of-court settlement?

A: An out-of-court settlement is essentially a legal arrangement that is made outside of the court system. It's a very common way to resolve an Indiana personal injury claim.

This is because many times insurance adjusters would rather offer you an out-of-court settlement than risk hefty legal fees and long-term court battles. But beware: insurance companies often offer initial out-of-court settlements that don't properly account for the full extent of your injuries. If you attempt to handle your Indiana personal injury claim on your own, without the help of an Indianapolis personal injury attorney, you risk being taken advantage of and losing much-needed compensation.

Having an Indianapolis personal injury attorney handle your case frees up your time to focus on recovery. Plus, your attorney has the experience to recognize a fair out-of-court settlement for your Indiana personal injury claim when it's offered.

Your Indianapolis personal injury attorney will consider all of the following when determining what settlement amount you need for a bright future: 

• your injuries and medical bills;
• your lost time from work;
• any lost quality of life you have had to endure; and
• any pain and emotional suffering you've experienced. 

If the initial out-of-court settlement offer isn't adequate, you can rest assured your Indianapolis personal injury attorney will negotiate with insurance company in hopes of achieving a fair resolution to your case and getting you a settlement that will adequately address your costs and damages.

When this doesn't happen, an Indianapolis personal injury attorney can actually take your case to court and let a jury decide what type of settlement should be awarded for your claim.

A Helping Hand from an Indianapolis Personal Injury Attorney

When you have complications with your personal injury claim, an Indianapolis personal injury attorney can help you to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety associated with filing a claim. In order to get back on track with your personal injury claim, order a copy of our book, Consumer's Guide for Injured Victims at NO COST then contact a personal injury attorney at the Hensley Legal Group for a no-cost consultation - 1-888-505-8232.

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