Most of the time, car accident claims are settled out of court. Often, the amount of money that would be spent on litigation is much higher than the amount that the claim is actually worth. Given the time, expense, and stress of a trial, most parties find that it is in everyone’s best interest to negotiate a fair amount that everyone can agree to without having to step foot in a courtroom. Unfortunately, there are occasions where an agreement cannot be reached, and it may become necessary to take things further.