Gervelis Law Firm

After a motor vehicle accident in Ohio, you start with insurance claims. When another driver is at fault, you file a claim against their liability coverage first. You must send them the other driver’s information and the evidence you have to support your claim. You may have to file with your own insurance company if you have remaining damages, and also send them evidence that backs up your request for damages. Be as thorough for this claim as you were against the other driver’s insurance. Even your insurance company doesn’t always have your best interests at heart. An insurance claim isn’t a lawsuit. If you exhaust insurance options and have remaining damages or an insurer doesn’t offer a fair settlement, you can opt for litigation through the Ohio civil court system. A deeper understanding of the steps in insurance claims and how to transition to a lawsuit can help you avoid mistakes that cost you compensation.