Although a personal injury claim can go to court, the majority of them are settled before the case reaches that point. Accident attorneys know that settling a personal injury claim tends to be easier, faster, and less expensive than taking it before a judge. If you’ve sustained serious injuries in an accident and want a skilled personal injury attorney negotiating on your behalf, turn to Carey & Hamner, P.C., in Dothan, AL.

Here are the legal team’s four steps for settling a personal injury claim:

• Draft A Notification Letter: Sending a notification letter to the at-fault individual’s insurance company is the first step to filing your personal injury claim. In the letter, you will address the fact that you’ve sustained injuries and damages due to the defendant’s behavior and are now seeking compensation for those damages.
• Review The Reservation Of Rights Letter: The insurance company will respond to your claim with a reservation of rights letter, which acknowledges that they received your notification letter and will discuss it with you — but they are not admitting liability.
• Draft A Demand Letter: After you undergo treatment for your injuries, you will draft a demand letter for the insurance adjuster. This letter will detail the facts of your case, including all medical bills, lost wages, and related expenses that you incurred during treatment.
• Review The Adjuster’s Response: When the adjuster finally responds to the demand letter, the real negotiations begin. Accident attorneys from Carey & Hamner, P.C., will help you draft a response to the counteroffer, and negotiations will continue until both parties agree to a settlement amount. If you cannot agree on a settlement offer, the next step is to file a lawsuit.

If you’ve sustained serious injuries in an accident, you have enough to worry about without having a pending lawsuit on your hands. The accident attorneys at Carey & Hamner, P.C., are skilled negotiators, and they will help you pursue compensation for your injuries. Visit their website to learn more about their experience in personal injury law, and call (855) 435-4797 to schedule a consultation with one of the firm’s experienced lawyers today. You can also find the law firm on Facebook and Google +.