Can I settle out of court if I was the victimof a hitand run?

Can I settle out of court if I was the victimof a hitand run?

I was working when a witness informed me that my car was hit and that they had the license plate number. I contacted the police and they found the suspect. Is there a way that I can settle out of court even though the cop issued a court date?

Asked on February 21, 2012 under Accident Law, South Carolina

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