If you have to go to trial with your personal injury suit, it’s going to cost money and you’re going to have to wait longer to receive your compensation. It’s a necessity sometimes though, and sometimes it can even be preferable to have your day in court. A Prince George’s County personal injury lawyer from our firm is ready to help you pursue damages whether you settle out of court or you need to make your case in front of a jury.
What Can Make a Personal Injury Case Go to Trial?
There are a few factors that can complicate a case and make it more likely that it will go to trial. It may be harder to settle out of court if:
- There is a lack of evidence
- There is an argument over who is at fault
- Multiple parties are involved in the accident
- The insurer won’t negotiate in good faith
- The parties agree on fault but disagree about how damages are being calculated
Sometimes we can help you negotiate a fair settlement, but if the other parties do not cooperate we may have to go to court. It can also be necessary to go to court if you want a public resolution to your case, like in a scenario where the defendant was particularly negligent and you want to discourage similar behavior from others.
What Can Make it Easier to Avoid Trial?
Many personal injury cases do settle before the trial stage begins though. There are a few elements of your case that can make it easier to receive a fair compensation settlement. If you have a lot of evidence and it’s clear who is at fault, the other side is probably going to settle. Most people do not want to go to trial if losing is a serious risk.
What Will Happen at a Trial?
When you go to trial, you are allowing a jury to decide your fate. This could mean that you get more than you tried to negotiate for. It could mean that you get less. You could even get nothing. That’s why it’s important to take an unbiased look at your case and listen to your attorney’s advice to determine whether going to court is in your best interest.
Why Hire an Attorney?
Proving negligence and negotiating with insurers is tough on your own, but these are things that our attorneys have plenty of experience with. We can help you build the strongest possible case, gather evidence, and fight for the compensation that you deserve.
Talk to Our Legal Team
If you are ready to pursue a personal injury suit, contact McCarthy, Winkelman & Mester, L.L.P. to schedule your free consultation. We would be happy to tell you more about what our law firm can do to assist you and your family in this difficult time.
