What You Need To Know About A Personal Injury Case Going To Trial
Under Florida law, those who are hurt by the reckless or negligent actions of someone else will have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit to get what they’re owed. While many may decide to try to simply file an insurance claim, this isn’t always effective and many insurance companies will fight to avoid paying out a dollar more than they need to.
One of the biggest questions from those who are hurt is whether or not their case will end up having to go to trial. There’s no way to know for sure, but there are several factors to keep in mind here.
• When you’re trying to pursue compensation on your own, the odds are against you from the beginning. The reason comes down to respect. The insurance companies and lawyers for the other side will often do all they can to push you around and avoid paying you a dollar.
• The insurance companies assume that they will convince you to take a settlement offer that’s lower than you’re owed by using bullying tactics. This lets them pay you less and avoid court as well.
• If your case does go to trial, it can often mean that the other side ends up paying more. The reason? Because of things like punitive damages or compensation for pain and suffering. This is why they’ll do what they can to settle a case quickly and for as little as possible.
• With an attorney on your side, you show the lawyers and insurance companies that you’re serious about getting what you’re owed. This means that they’ll be more likely to come to an agreement and finalize a settlement offer. Instead of giving you the runaround, they give you respect.
It’s common to assume that going to court is the endgame in any case. But in reality, it’s better for all involved to settle out of court – and it’s what usually occurs once you have an attorney on your side. While it’s true that going to court could end up getting those injured a slight bit more in compensation, the benefits of settling include being able to get your money much faster so you can move on after the accident.
And with a skilled personal injury lawyer on your side handling your personal injury case, you don’t have to worry about getting less than you’re owed. Instead, you’ll get as much as possible and be able to find financial stability after an injury.
Our team is here and ready to help. Contact us to get your free initial consultation and learn more about what your rights are and what you’re really owed. It’s the first step towards a full recovery after an accident.