# Do I Have to File A Lawsuit To Get A Personal Injury Claim? | Brooks Law Group ![Lawyer assisting with lawsuit has wooden question mark on desk.](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/LTB-Blog-2.jpg) Were you injured in a car accident, at work, or because of someone else’s negligence? No matter what caused your personal injury, you deserve justice. People commonly assume (mistakenly) that  getting help after an accident or injury requires a lawsuit. This deters many victims from pursuing the compensation they need. ## So, is it *actually* necessary to file a lawsuit to get a settlement? No! In fact, many victims *don’t*end up involved in a lawsuit. Instead, insurance companies of at-fault parties are often willing to negotiate a settlement with you and your lawyer to avoid a lawsuit. This cuts out unnecessary legal expenses for both parties. You are able to move on with the healing process faster and won’t be left with a drawn out case and months of meetings. Look to Brooks!CALL US TODAY [![Phone Icon](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/themes/brooks-law-group/assets/app/img/ctas/phone-icon.png)(800) 529-3030](tel:+18005293030) ## What happens if the insurance company doesn’t want to negotiate? If the at-fault party’s insurance company refuses to bring a satisfactory settlement to the table, and will not negotiate, we talk to you about pursuing further action. If you choose, this is when we begin the process of filing a lawsuit. We work closely with you from the very first day, and stay by your side through the entire process. Our top priority is getting the compensation and justice you are owed following your injury. What’s more? [You don’t owe us ANYTHING until we win your case](https://brookslawgroup.com/about-us/contingency-fees/). That means we don’t require payment up front before we’ll head to the negotiation table on your behalf or begin your lawsuit. Again, your best interest is our top priority. Are you currently beginning the process of filing a claim after an accident or injury? The [lawyers at Brooks Law Group](https://brookslawgroup.com/attorneys/) are proud to support victims in the Tampa area with top quality service and a people-first mentality. We make sure you feel seen, heard, and empowered throughout your case, whether it ends with a quick settlement or requires a full lawsuit. Schedule your FREE consultation with our team and find out how we can help you. When accidents happen, Tampa victims look to Brooks. Call or text [(800) 529-3030](tel:+18005293030) or complete a [Free Case Evaluation form](/contact-us/) Firm News Blog Posts: [![March marks Women's History Month here in the United States, and as attorneys in the Central Florida region, we're keenly aware of the impact women have had on the field of law through the years.](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LTB-Blog-1-compress-300x251.jpg)](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/brooks-law-group-is-celebrating-womens-history-month/) ### [Brooks Law Group Is Celebrating Women's History Month](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/brooks-law-group-is-celebrating-womens-history-month/) March marks Women's History Month here in the United States, and as attorneys in the Central Florida region, we're [![Busy highway traffic at sunrise in Polk County](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/LTB-Blog-3-1-compress-300x251.jpg)](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/handy-traffic-guide-for-holidays-in-polk-county-drive-with-caution/) ### [Handy Traffic Guide for Holidays in Polk County: Drive With Caution](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/handy-traffic-guide-for-holidays-in-polk-county-drive-with-caution/) Thanksgiving week is here, and that means people from all over the country will be heading to see their family and [![Crime and traffic scene](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3-8-21-blog-post-300x158.png)](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/5-shocking-polk-crime-and-traffic-statistics/) ### [5 Shocking Polk Crime and Traffic Statistics](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/5-shocking-polk-crime-and-traffic-statistics/) It goes without saying that 2020 was not the year any of us expected. Between social unrest, politics, and coronavirus, [![Christmas tree and gifts loaded in the trunk of a car](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/LTB-Blog-3-1-compress-300x251.jpg)](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/get-your-tree-home-safely-this-christmas/) ### [Get Your Tree Home Safely This Christmas!](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/get-your-tree-home-safely-this-christmas/) There's something magical about a real Christmas tree. People fall in love with the smell, the uniqueness of its size --- Source: https://brookslawgroup.com/faqs/do-i-have-to-file-a-lawsuit-to-get-a-personal-injury-claim/