If you only judge by billboards and the commercials that play on network TV, where only the most downtrodden and least technologically savvy people are watching, you might think that all personal injury lawyers are alike and that all personal injury cases are the same. When you meet with a lawyer to discuss getting compensation for the accidental injuries that have wrecked your finances and may still be causing havoc on your physical health, you may be in for some surprises. Your lawyer may tell you that your case is simpler or more complex than it is.
Likewise, the stereotype of the aggressive, money-hungry lawyer may not hold up. Your lawyer might tell you that doing what you had planned to do is a waste of money. Your lawyer might also be the picture of Southern charm and not have an unkind word to say about anyone, not even people you thought were your enemies. To find out more about what to expect in your personal injury case, contact a Houma car accident lawyer.
Why is My Lawyer So Buddy-Buddy With the Defendant’s Lawyer?
If you are trying to make a dramatic narrative arc, it makes sense to portray a legal case as a battle, with the trial as its climactic moment. In real life, most personal injury cases do not go to trial, and this news should come as a relief to plaintiffs. Preparing for a trial is expensive and stressful. The chances are much greater if your case reaches a settlement outside of trial. If your lawyer is collegial with the defense attorneys, it is because they are part of the same professional network. Furthermore, the better your lawyer gets along with the defendant’s lawyer, the more easily they can negotiate for a settlement, which does not become official unless and until you agree to it. You and your lawyer may have extensive discussions about what settlement amount to accept and whether to go to trial.
Why Doesn’t My Lawyer Want to Sue?
If you sue, it does not always mean that your case will go to trial. Likewise, if you meet with a personal injury lawyer, it does not always mean that you will file a lawsuit. Except in the cases that involve the most severe injuries, it is often possible for your lawyer to get you enough money to cover your accident-related financial losses just by negotiating with the insurance company that initially denied your claim or offered you an inadequate settlement amount.
Why Isn’t My Case Moving Faster or Slower?
The best personal injury lawyers respond promptly to communications with clients and set clear expectations about how soon you will hear from them. Personal injury lawsuits have a deadline, but if it seems like your lawyer is running down the clock, he is probably doing his due diligence to find out whether you can get the money you need without going to court.
Contact the Law Office of Patrick H. Yancey About Personal Injury Cases
A car accident lawyer can help you if you get the money you need after an accident, with or without going to court. Contact the Law Office of Patrick H. Yancey in Houma, Louisiana to set up a consultation about your case.
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