Hopefully, you are already aware of the importance of retaining a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer as soon as possible if you were hurt in any kind of accident that was not your fault. But if you are familiar with personal injury claims, you might also be aware that most cases are resolved outside of court.
Most of the time, you will not need to file a lawsuit, and even if you do, it will probably be settled before your lawyer needs to stand up and present your case to a jury. “If my personal injury lawyer is a skilled trial lawyer, does that really matter?” you might think. To that, I say YES.
Even if the likelihood that your particular case will need to be presented to a jury is remote, having a lawyer who is fully equipped for this scenario is invaluable. Keep reading to learn why and then contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 if you are in need of a free legal consutlation.
Trial experience has an impact on insurance bargaining
Insurance agents undoubtedly become familiar with the best personal injury law firms operating in the regions they cover. They occasionally even have a reputation for knowing specific lawyers. This means that insurance claims handlers are aware of the firms and lawyers who will and will not actually take a matter to court.
Your lawyer will be at a disadvantage when negotiating a settlement with the insurance company if they belong to the group of lawyers who hardly ever bring lawsuits. As a refusal to go to trial leaves the attorney with no choice but to accept the offer, the insurance company is extremely likely to give less pay knowing—or believing that they know—that the attorney does not want to go to court.
You need an experienced personal injury attorney on your side if you want insurance companies to consider your claim seriously.
Beginning on day one: trial preparation
Another reason it is crucial to deal with a skilled trial lawyer on your personal injury claim is that the process of getting ready for court actually begins the moment you hire a lawyer. Your attorney should be considering the types of evidence that will be required to support your claim in court, the best and most impactful way to present this evidence, and any additional evidence or arguments that might be required to refute any defense arguments made during the course of the trial as you begin to gather evidence.
If your lawyer does not start by doing this, you will be at a disadvantage if you ultimately need to file a personal injury lawsuit. You owe it to yourself to start out with a trial lawyer as your personal injury attorney since this kind of job cannot be done in the past.
Call now for help
Due to his extensive experience handling cases both in and out of court, Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas is a great choice for your personal injury case. You can count on him to put in a lot of effort to put together the strongest case for you to get full and fair compensation while remaining persistent if your case needs to go to court. Call us right away for a free introductory consultation at 909-982-0707.
