The truth is that most people are unaware of what is true and what is untrue unless they have personally dealt with a personal injury lawsuit. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we actually discover that many people hold some of these untrue myths to be true. Do you count among them? Call us at 909-982-0707 right now for a free legal consultation if you have any questions regarding an accident that you were involved in.
Myth: Many cases end up in court
The reverse is actually true. In actuality, out-of-court settlements account for more than 98% of personal injury claims in California. This may occur immediately following the accident, after the matter has been submitted to the courts, or even after the trial has begun. Before a dispute goes to court, mediation and settlement talks frequently succeed in meeting the needs of both sides.
Myth: Filing a personal injury case is expensive
If your case is compelling, you will probably be able to find a lawyer that accepts cases on a contingency basis. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we can promise you the following: if we accept your case, you will not have to pay any fees until we prevail in it. You do not owe us anything if we lose your case. You can look over our settlement and jury judgments to see how other cases turned out.
Myth: A lawyer may promise how much money you will get for your case
No lawyer can guarantee a result unless they commit to paying you out of their own money regardless of the outcome of the case. Judges and juries are subject to change. An attorney can tell you what is most likely to occur by sharing their views and experience with you. This is not a promise.
Myth: You do not need legal representation if the other party admits fault
It varies. It may not be essential to deal with an attorney if your damages are restricted to modest property damage and injuries. However, it may be worthwhile to speak with a lawyer if you sustained a major injury, an injury that will take some time to heal, or if you missed a sizable period of work as a result of your accident. There is a significant potential that an attorney could negotiate for a greater compensation for you even if the insurance company immediately offers a settlement.
You can get in touch with Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 if you have any questions about these or other matters pertaining to personal injury lawsuits. We will put out a lot of effort to secure for you a just settlement.
