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A Few Important Things You Should Know About Your Personal Injury Case

1/2/2019

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​If you are going through a personal injury case, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the claims and litigation process. Understanding legal and procedural requirements and the pragmatics that go into litigation can make the long road a bit easier to travel. Here are a few tips from our personal injury lawyers in Lake Charles La. to help you through.

Few personal injury cases actually go to trial

Industry sources give varying numbers but they are consistent – only between 2% and 5% of all personal injury cases actually go to trial. That means well over 90% of cases settle before that point. However, it is important to prepare the case as if it will go before a jury. This makes for a much stronger case that can increase your settlement amount and also ensures you are not caught off-guard if settlement negotiations fall apart and trial becomes inevitable.

Claimants with lawyers recover greater compensation

Some people are concerned that attorney fees will reduce the amount of compensation they receive. However, statistics show that the opposite is true. According to a 2014 report by the Insurance Research Council, claimants represented by a lawyer secure, on average, an amount 3.5 times higher than those who represented themselves.

Typically, there is no need to pay attorney fees up front. Most personal injury lawyers work on contingency, so there is no fee if you lose; the legal fee and any expenses come out of the award. If you need to speak about flexible fees with a personal injury attorney Lake Charles area Lundy Lundy Soileau & South can discuss contingency options with you.

Your time to file a lawsuit is limited

The Louisiana statute of limitations only permits you to file a personal injury lawsuit within one year of the injury. There are some exceptions that can extend this deadline, but it is extremely risky to interpret and apply these without the help of a seasoned attorney.

Personal injury cases can require expert witnesses

Something that catches people off-guard is expert witnesses, which can be required when a claim hinges on an allegation of professional negligence or involves specialized training. If expert testimony is required, not providing it can lead to a court dismissing your case.
Understanding what experts are needed, evaluating their persuasiveness, securing their testimony, and arranging for their payment are all steps that can easily overwhelm a person. Put these kinds of tasks in the hands of seasoned personal injury lawyers in Lake Charles, La. Personal injury experts understand the confusion you may feel and can take this burden off your shoulders.
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If you have suffered an injury because of someone else’s negligence, do not wait to speak with a personal injury attorney Lake Charles area law firm Lundy, Lundy, Soileau & South is committed to helping you through it. Call our office to obtain a free confidential consultation. We accept personal injury cases on a contingency basis so we never charge a fee unless we win compensation for you.
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