# If I File a Personal Injury Claim, Do I Have to Go to Court? | Brooks Law Group

An attorney knows all the ins and outs of insurance and appropriate negotiation for an acceptable settlement amount for your case. If another driver’s insurance company agrees to pay what your attorney believes your case is worth, and you agree, then your case will not go to court. This is what happens in most situations. Some cases do require litigation. In either situation, hiring a law firm with experience in handling personal injury cases is critical.

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