There are a few key things you should do if you have been in an accident and need to settle the claim without a lawyer. The first step is to gather all of the information that you can about what happened including who was at fault, how much damage was done, and when it occurred. This will help streamline the claims process and speed up the settlement process.
Next, try to contact either your own insurance company or the other party’s insurance company as soon as possible. By doing this, you may be able to negotiate a lower price for your damages or receive pre-approved payments in lieu of filing a lawsuit. If negotiations fail or neither party wants to reach out initially, then hiring an attorney might be necessary but is by no means guaranteed success. In fact, many car accident settlements occur without involving an attorney due to lack of evidence or simply because both parties are agreeable with settling early on before lawyers get involved.
Ultimately, following these simple steps should help make settling your car accident claim easier than ever!