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Trials, or dramatizations of them, make for interesting viewing. The climactic scenes of many Hollywood films take place in a courtroom, and even before the advent of YouTube, there were entire TV channels dedicated to documentaries about criminal investigations and the ensuing trials. Now, if you want to binge documentaries and podcasts about trials, the preparation for them, and their aftermath, the possibilities are endless. Of course, most criminal cases are resolved without going to trial. The same applies to civil cases. Much of the messaging in advertisements for personal injury law firms revolves around clients receiving a judgment in their favor at trial; these are also the personal injury cases that get the most news coverage. Some lawyers even try to attract clients by proclaiming that they never settle, but if that were true, their online profiles would be littered with negative reviews from clients who spent more time and money than they had to, all because their lawyers kept refusing settlement offers. If you contact a Houma car accident lawyer, it is more likely than not that your case will settle without going to trial, but that means that you can get your money more quickly.
Possible Outcomes for a Personal Injury Claim
You have the right to file a personal injury claim any time you suffer financial losses because of an accidental injury caused by someone else’s negligence. A personal injury lawyer can help you if, four weeks after getting injured in a car accident, the only part that still hurts is your wallet. You should contact a lawyer as soon as the bills come in before the insurance company offers you a settlement and, ideally, before the insurance adjusters start asking you to give recorded statements. Your lawyer might be able to get you a large enough insurance payout to cover all your medical bills just by making a few phone calls to insurance companies. Who wants to go to trial when getting the money you need can be so simple?
If you file a lawsuit, it is usually because your injury-related financial losses exceed the policy limit. The case must go through a pretrial discovery phase, where you and the defendant exchange evidence. During this phase, the defendant will probably agree to pay you the amount you are requesting. In other words, your lawyer can get you the money you need just by negotiating with the defendant.
Is Letting the Judge Decide Better Than Accepting a Settlement?
If you go to trial, the decision rests with the judge. If you are seeking more than $50,000 in damages, you have the right to let a jury decide instead of the judge, but the judge still decides which evidence is admissible. You could come away empty-handed. The judge could even order a directed verdict by instructing the jury that ruling in favor of the defendant is the only fair outcome.
Contact the Law Office of Patrick H. Yancey About Car Accident Cases
A car accident lawyer can help you decide whether you should file a lawsuit to get compensation for your accident-related financial losses. Contact the Law Office of Patrick H. Yancey in Houma, Louisiana, to set up a consultation about your case.
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