If you have negotiated a car accident claim settlement, you will not have to go to court to receive that payment. The insurance company will send you (or your car accident attorney) a check.   This is the way it goes for the majority of car accident claims in Pennsylvania—the case never has to go to court. The parties are able to reach an agreement without requiring a trial.   Even if your case went to trial and a judge or jury determined the verdict, you will not have to go back to court to receive your settlement. The damages will be sent to you or your attorney.