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What No One Tells You About Personal
Injury Lawsuits
Personal injury lawsuits are something that most people are glad to avoid in life: because when they
hit, they're all-consuming. But, whether you were in a car accident or someone harmed you, it's
important to get your day in court so that you can gain back some of what you lose in those moments.
Unfortunately, court cases are full of surprising details many don't know but are vital to whether you
can win or lose a case.
Only Ten Percent Go to Court
Out of the mass amount of legal
meetings that happen every year
based on personal injuries: only ten
percent of these go to court. The
other ninety percent settles out of
court by either discussing the case
with both parties or by one of the
parties offering a paid settlement
that will cover a portion of what the
injury victim is asking for.
Don't be afraid to talk to a
professional and discuss what might be the best option for you and if a settlement could be your
solution.
Of Those That Go to Court, Only Ten Percent Win
Of the ten percent of personal injury suits that go to court: only one in ten wins. That means out of
every personal injury lawsuit that happens in a year; the win percentage is around 1%.
This is a devastatingly low number for many, but it's important to know so that you're prepared. If you
have a good case, and understand what you're doing, and choose a good lawyer, you still have great
chances, but you must be realistic about this.
Some Lawyers Won't Charge You if You Lose.
Many lawyers won't charge you if you lose if you discuss it ahead of time with them. They usually only
take on this risk if they're facing a case that they know they'll be able to win. Otherwise, this could be
seen as too risky.
If you're struggling financially and aren't sure if you can afford this case, talk to a personal injury
lawyer about your financial options and how they can help you when working on your case.
Social Media Can Kill Your Lawsuit
Social media is a large part of almost everyone's daily life, so it might be surprising to some to find out
that it can hurt a case. If an incident happens, and you post images or statements that in any way
negate what you would say in court: you leave yourself open to losing.
Avoid posting anything specific on social media about your case. If you have to say anything, state
generalities like 'having a cast set for a broken leg' or something like this. Although it's easy to feel
persuaded to go into detail: it's okay to be vague.
Lawsuits Shouldn't be a Mystery to the Public.
Lawsuits are, unfortunately, still strange and mysterious to most people. So you must get to know
your case inside and out so that you can walk away confident about a win.
Injury Lawsuits
Personal injury lawsuits are something that most people are glad to avoid in life: because when they
hit, they're all-consuming. But, whether you were in a car accident or someone harmed you, it's
important to get your day in court so that you can gain back some of what you lose in those moments.
Unfortunately, court cases are full of surprising details many don't know but are vital to whether you
can win or lose a case.
Only Ten Percent Go to Court
Out of the mass amount of legal
meetings that happen every year
based on personal injuries: only ten
percent of these go to court. The
other ninety percent settles out of
court by either discussing the case
with both parties or by one of the
parties offering a paid settlement
that will cover a portion of what the
injury victim is asking for.
Don't be afraid to talk to a
professional and discuss what might be the best option for you and if a settlement could be your
solution.
Of Those That Go to Court, Only Ten Percent Win
Of the ten percent of personal injury suits that go to court: only one in ten wins. That means out of
every personal injury lawsuit that happens in a year; the win percentage is around 1%.
This is a devastatingly low number for many, but it's important to know so that you're prepared. If you
have a good case, and understand what you're doing, and choose a good lawyer, you still have great
chances, but you must be realistic about this.
Some Lawyers Won't Charge You if You Lose.
Many lawyers won't charge you if you lose if you discuss it ahead of time with them. They usually only
take on this risk if they're facing a case that they know they'll be able to win. Otherwise, this could be
seen as too risky.
If you're struggling financially and aren't sure if you can afford this case, talk to a personal injury
lawyer about your financial options and how they can help you when working on your case.
Social Media Can Kill Your Lawsuit
Social media is a large part of almost everyone's daily life, so it might be surprising to some to find out
that it can hurt a case. If an incident happens, and you post images or statements that in any way
negate what you would say in court: you leave yourself open to losing.
Avoid posting anything specific on social media about your case. If you have to say anything, state
generalities like 'having a cast set for a broken leg' or something like this. Although it's easy to feel
persuaded to go into detail: it's okay to be vague.
Lawsuits Shouldn't be a Mystery to the Public.
Lawsuits are, unfortunately, still strange and mysterious to most people. So you must get to know
your case inside and out so that you can walk away confident about a win.