how do i know if my case will go to trial?
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How Do I Know If My Case Will Go to Trial?
At the beginning of all cases, your lawyer will negotiate with the insurance company for the best
possible settlement for you.
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In order to ensure any settlement offer is
fair, your lawyer will have to do research
and examine the evidence in your case.
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Whether or not your case ends up going to trial largely depends on the offer from the insurance
company.
The goal is to convince the
opposing side that going to trial would
not be to their benefit.
Both sides will have to look at how the evidence might be perceived by a jury.
And also evaluate how much risk they are willing to take on the outcome.
If you accept a settlement, you
know exactly how much you will be getting.
A jury, however, might not decide in your favor, and you could end up with less, or nothing.
The other element of
risk in a trial is the
risk of publicity.
The publicity could be positive or negative for both the plaintiff and defendant.
A jury trial is never a sure
thing, and can often take
months, and sometimes years.
You must be prepared for justice to be
slower than a settlement would be.
A good personal injury attorney
can tell you what is typical in cases
like yours.
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They can tell you where your case is strong and where it could be weak in
front of a jury.
Be sure your lawyer
prepares from the beginning to take your
case to trial if necessary.
Just by showing readiness for a trial, your lawyer may be
able to get you a better settlement.
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