Insurance companies and their representatives know which personal injury attorneys have a proven record of winning at trial and those who do not.
It is believed that insurance companies pay larger settlements to attorneys who they know are capable of successfully winning a case at trial. A personal injury attorney who lacks experience is often intimidated by insurance company attorneys and may often try to settle for an amount that is less than the case is worth in order to get the case settled.
While achieving a quick settlement is always a desired goal, it is often not in the best interest of the client. It is often necessary to go to trial in order to secure the best results. Remember, having an experienced trial attorney with a proven record of success in your corner means that you can expect the best possible results in and out of the courtroom.
While too many other personal injury attorneys pretend to provide full legal services for their personal injury clients, they are often ill equipped to go to trial if necessary. A fast-talking lawyer, who boasts of past successes, or assures a big dollar win when enticing prospective clients to sign retainer agreements may actually lack the ability or resources to take a case to trial when the insurance company’s offer is unreasonably low and unfair.
A personal injury attorney who lacks trial experience and does not have a proven track record of success in trial will likely try to settle cases with for a lower amount to avoid trial at all costs. The insurance companies and the defense attorneys, who vigorously oppose personal injury claims, know who these lawyers settle cheap are and only authorize minimal settlement offers to those less qualified lawyers and the clients they represent.
Important Advisory: This article is not intended to provide legal advice upon which you or anyone else should rely in making any decisions regarding the instituting or prosecuting of a legal claim. Laws and rules relating to the bringing of a claim vary widely from state to state. You should always contact a personal injury attorney to obtain information as to the rules and the laws pertaining to any claim you might have.
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