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Frequent Questions About Illinois Car Crash Cases

Written by: David N. Rechenberg

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Frequent Questions about Illinois Car Crash Cases

Q: Will I have to go to court? A: Not necessarily. Some Personal Injury motor vehicle accident cases are concluded without even filing a lawsuit. Most lawsuits are settled without an actual trial. If a lawsuit is filed you are usually required to give a deposition, which is sworn testimony regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the crash, your medical treatment and the extent of your injuries. A settlement avoids the costs and delay of a trial and in some circumstances may result in a greater net recovery. However, if the case cannot be settled on satisfactory terms, it may be necessary to file a lawsuit then try it in court. David N. Rechenberg of Franks & Rechenberg, P.C. has successfully tried hundreds of Personal Injury Automobile Accident cases before judges, juries and arbitrators. Insurance companies pay more money on cases when they know the injured party is represented by an attorney who will try a case to a jury.

Frequent Questions about Illinois Car Crash Cases

Do I have to see a doctor? A: Yes. If you are injured in an automobile accident, you should seek medical attention. Whether or not you have a claim, you should be examined by a doctor, both for your own peace of mind and to document the injury in order to support your claim. Frequently, directly after an automobile accident your injury will not appear immediately, but develop over time. Even if you don’t immediately go to the hospital or see a doctor does not mean that you do not have a case. Whenever symptoms first appear, go to your family doctor, a hospital emergency room, or another medical professional to obtain medical treatment. You should always follow the directions of your treating physician, attend all appointments and undergo all recommended diagnostic and therapeutic treatment. Failure to follow your doctor’s orders will hurt your case.