Скачать или смотреть The Danger of Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer Without Trial Experience

Not all cases settle outside of court. If negotiations fail, your lawyer must be prepared to take your case to trial. Hiring an attorney without trial experience is a critical mistake that could leave you vulnerable if your case ends up in front of a judge or jury.

Insurance companies know which attorneys are seasoned litigators and which ones avoid trial at all costs. If the opposing side recognizes that your lawyer lacks trial experience, they may push for a lowball settlement, knowing your attorney is unlikely to challenge them in court. This can lead to you receiving far less compensation than you deserve.

Trial experience isn’t just about presenting arguments in court; it’s about confidence, strategy, and preparation. A lawyer with trial experience knows how to gather and present evidence effectively, cross-examine witnesses, and persuade a jury. They are also better equipped to anticipate and counter the insurance company’s tactics during the negotiation process. Even the threat of a skilled litigator can push the other side to offer a fair settlement to avoid going to trial.

When interviewing attorneys, don’t hesitate to ask about their trial experience. How often do they take cases to court? What have the outcomes been? A capable trial lawyer brings not only confidence into the courtroom but also leverage at the negotiation table.

Your attorney should be prepared to fight for you, whether that means reaching a strong settlement or standing up for you at trial. Trial experience is a key factor in ensuring they can do both.

Small firms with limited resources, or firms looking for a high volume of cases might try to avoid going to court, and that means, they might settle for less than you deserve. Ask always about their success rate in trials and if they are willing to go to trial in your case, if necessary.