If you have been injured in an accident then you may need to decide whether or not it is worth it to hire a personal injury attorney. Though you may feel as though you can handle the case on your own, the fact of the matter is that an attorney can bring many advantages to your case. Keep reading to learn more about them and then contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
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Know what needs to be proven in court
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Negotiate
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Meet deadlines
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Keep your case in the right court
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Work with the other side
It is likely that you believe you have all the information you need to prove your case. However, proving this case is not as simple as proving that you were injured. Simply testifying about the accident and provide some elements is not going to be enough.
Take this example: It is likely you will need an expert witness if there is a question about whether or not the defendant was acting reasonably. We can provide that expert witness. Likewise, there are hearsay rules that affect what evidence can be introduced – we know what can be admitted and what cannot.
Do you negotiate for a living? If not, then you are not likely to do as well against an insurance company as an attorney will. Even if you are a salesperson or in a similar position that requires regular negotiating, you do not have the legal background to negotiate this type of settlement.
Even if you are the most organized person in the world and are never late, you cannot meet a deadline you are not aware of. Every jurisdiction has their own code of civil procedure that affects civil lawsuits – this includes personal injury cases. There are guidelines on how long you have to serve the parties involved, how long you have to file the case, and just about all other aspects you can think of. If you do not meet certain deadlines, your case can be dismissed.
Large corporate defendants have many potential ways to keep their cases from being heard in state courts. Instead, they may take steps to move their case to federal courts, which they believe to be friendlier to them. We know how to fight these moves.
A personal injury lawsuit does not happen in a bubble. It is not as simple as filing a lawsuit, showing up in front of a judge, and making your case. There is Discovery. There are depositions. There are many steps along the way that require cooperation with other side. Your attorney will know what is reasonable for the other side to ask and what is not.
If you are ready for a free legal consultation then we welcome your call to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707.
