FAQ - Lawyer Myths Exposed
Northern California Injury Lawyers
If you’ve been injured in California, you normally only have one chance to get the compensation you deserve. Because of this, choosing a lawyer to take on this task for you will probably be one of the most important decisions that you make in your lifetime. Consequently, exposing some commonly held myths about lawyers may better your chances of making the right choice.
Myth #1
All lawyers have about the same amount of experience and training.
This is the biggest myth that exists today. The fact is the experience and training that lawyers have differs greatly from lawyer to lawyer. Some lawyers may have years and years of experience drafting wills and shuffling papers in real estate transactions, but is that the type and caliber of lawyer you need representing you in your personal injury case?
The California personal injury lawyer you hire for your injury case should have a proven track record of trying cases in front of juries and winning.
You should know that many lawyers who handle large numbers of cases never take them to trial! Many lawyers prefer “out-of-court settlements” even if they are offered less than the case is worth primarily because they don’t have the skill to take their cases to trial. You can bet that the big insurance companies know whom these lawyers are and will take advantage of the situation. Big insurance companies, being what they are, will almost never offer what you deserve if they know your lawyer won’t take your case to trial.
Don’t be afraid to ask the lawyer you’re considering the tough questions: “How many cases have you tried in front of a jury? How many have you won? How many years of experience have you had as a trial lawyer?” These are the kinds of questions you should ask any lawyer you evaluate and are questions we at Berg Injury Lawyers would welcome the opportunity to answer.
Remember, the law profession is like any other profession when it comes to experience. When you need help, make sure it’s the best help available so that you can reap the benefits of their experience and skill.
Myth #2
All lawyers are skilled negotiators.
Not always. Dealing with big corporations can be intimidating; they often have hordes of well-paid, savvy lawyers who are trained to be tough negotiators.
You need a lawyer on your side who knows these big companies’ weaknesses and who knows how to drive the hardest bargains – someone who has the experience earned through involvement in hundreds of negotiations involving hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The fact is, most California injury cases are settled out of court, which is where the negotiations take place. If you don’t have a lawyer who knows the art of tough negotiating, you could get taken advantage of.
Myth #3
All lawyers devote the necessary amount of time and energy needed to your case.
When you hire a lawyer he or she should have the resources needed to dedicate to your case, but that doesn’t always happen. Some lawyers have so many cases they hardly ever look at them, much less devote the hours necessary to negotiate a fair compensation. Some hardly ever talk to their clients.
Your case, no matter how big or small, is important and should be a priority to the lawyer you hire! You need a lawyer who is committed to providing quality personal service to all of their clients, someone who will treat your case with the importance it deserves.
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