How to Determine If I Need to File a Lawsuit

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:  

-          The specific facts leading up to the accident

-          The severity of your personal injuries

-          The information gathered during the discovery process

-          Whether you have completed your medical treatment

-          The legal fees and costs of litigating versus settling

-          Whether there are any public relations issues involved in going through litigation

-          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.

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