If you have been in a car accident you might be wondering if you should file a personal injury lawsuit. There are many people who have had success in filing a lawsuit for a car accident, but that doesn't mean that every wreck merits le. Here are some things that you should know about filing a lawsuit for a recent collision.

Did You Try Going Through Insurance First?

The first thing you have to do is try to work out everything with the insurance provider. If you did not cause the accident, you will go through the other persons insurance. If it was your fault, you will go through your own insurance provider. If the insurance company is good to work with, if they pay for all of the damaged property, if they help with medical expenses, and get you the help that you need, then there is no lawsuit needed. So long as the expenses related to the accident are being covered by the insurance company, then you shouldn't file a lawsuit. Conversely, if the insurance is giving you the run around, if they won't honor your claim, or are making you wait months to get anything even resolved, you need to talk to an attorney.

Are You Filing A Lawsuit To Punish The Other Party?

A lawsuit shouldn't be used as a way to punish someone else. A lawsuit needs to be about the money and about damages that you can prove. For example, if you have filed through the insurance company and they have given you all the money that you need to cover your damages and expenses, there is no reason to file a lawsuit. Too many people think that a lawsuit is about making the guilty party pay. If you go into a lawsuit with the mindset that you will hurt the other person or that you don't care about the money you just want to see them suffer, you will never be satisfied. You will also hurt yourself and your ability to be reasonable. A lawyer will tell you that it needs to be about getting restitution for your damages, it has to be professional, it can't be personal.

If after considering these things you are still unclear if you should file a lawsuit or not you need to consult with a law firm like Daniels Long & Pinsel. They can look at your specific case and tell you whether or not you should file a lawsuit. 

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