After a car accident occurs in Chicago or anywhere throughout Illinois, any crash victim who sustained an injury or property damage will want to recover compensation for their losses. The vast majority of car accident claims in this state and throughout the country are resolved through settlements with insurance carriers.
There are various benefits to resolving claims at this stage in the process. When a case is resolved through an insurance settlement, it will typically reach a conclusion much faster than a claim that is resolved through a civil personal injury lawsuit against the other driver. Most car accident claims are able to be resolved within a few weeks or a few months after the incident.
However, there are various reasons why it may be necessary for a crash victim to file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver personally.