When you are injured in an accident, you
may be entitled to monetary compensation. You may recover the compensation you
are entitled to either by settling with the liable party or by filing a
lawsuit. There are several factors an experienced attorney may look at to
determine the likelihood of going to court.
Factors
Affecting The Need to Litigate
A common question many personal injury victims
often ask their attorneys is whether their case will settle without going to
court. This is a difficult question to answer. However, your attorney may be
able to predict the likelihood of litigation by looking at various factors, including:
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The specific facts leading up
to the accident
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The severity of your personal
injuries
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The information gathered during
the discovery process
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Whether you have completed your
medical treatment
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The legal fees and costs of
litigating versus settling
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Whether there are any public
relations issues involved in going through litigation
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Whether there are complex legal
issues involved
Let
Your Attorney Do Their Magic
There are many factors that may affect
whether your case is ultimately settled during the negotiation stage or whether
it will go to trial. Neither you nor your personal injury attorney may be able
to make this decision with certainty at the beginning of the case. However, as
your case advances, it may be more apparent whether both parties can come to
terms before the need to file suit.
As such, the best policy may be for you to
hire the best personal injury victim who is capable of making the best decisions for your case. This way, you can tend to your injuries,
while your attorney handles the legal matters.
Call
Us
For more information or to schedule a
complimentary consultation with New Jersey personal injury attorney DanMatrafajlo, please call at 908-248-4404.