Assessing Your Odds in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Your chances of winning a personal injury lawsuit can depend on many factors. Depending on the type of case you file, you’ll have a 50% chance of winning. However, it’s also important to keep in mind that 95% of personal injury lawsuits are settled out of court, pretrial, with only 5% of courses going to trial.

Odds Of Winning a Personal Injury Lawsuit 

One of the most effective ways of winning a lawsuit is hiring a personal injury lawyer. A personal injury lawyer will have the skills, experience, and resources to thoroughly investigate the accident. They also know how to accurately value your claim and negotiate with claims adjusters. In most cases, a personal injury attorney will only file a lawsuit on your behalf if the insurance company is refusing to make a reasonable settlement offer and they believe you stand a better chance of recovering the compensation you’re owed in court.

What Factors Can Impact Winning a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Whether or not your case is successful can depend on many factors, such as:

• The severity of your injuries
• The evidence you have against the negligent party
• Whether you have legal representation

Cases that do not have legal representation often result in unfavorable outcomes, especially if the other party has an attorney.

Most people who decide to file a lawsuit often sue another party for personal injuries, which can result in a settlement to cover the cost of accident-related damages that are associated with the injuries, such as medical costs, lost wages, and property damage.

However, most insurance companies will drag their feet during the claims process, hoping to pressure the accident victim into accepting a much lower settlement than they deserve.

Filing a lawsuit can be a long process, but it can be worth the time and cost if you’re able to recover an award that will cover the full cost of your damages.

Common Types of Personal Injury Cases

Common types of personal injury cases include:

• Auto accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Workplace accidents
• Product liability accidents
• Slip and falls
• Dog bite incidents
• Wrongful death cases

What Does it Mean When You Win a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

When you win a civil lawsuit, it means you’ve recovered compensation for your accident-related costs. You can recover compensation for your personal injury case in a couple of different ways:

• Winning a settlement
• Winning an award by verdict

Settlement

Settlements resolve civil disputes. When a case is settled you will sign a release that states you will not pursue further compensation for the same accident.

Award By Verdict

A judge or jury has determined that you should receive monetary compensation for sustaining damages that were caused by the negligent actions or inaction of another person or entity.

What Can Increase Your Chances of a Successful Lawsuit? 

A personal injury lawyer can protect your rights and increase your chances of winning your case. However, there are other steps you can take to strengthen your chances of recovering compensation:

• Gather evidence at the scene of the accident
• Take photos of your injuries, property damage, and the accident scene
• Seek medical care as soon as possible after the accident
• Make it to every doctor’s appointment, follow your doctor’s treatment instructions, complete all medical treatment
• Contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible
• Document your injuries, the treatment you receive, and how your injuries have affected you
• Avoid giving a recorded statement to insurance companies
• Don’t post about your accident on social media

When you hire a personal injury attorney, they can take over your case, including investigating the accident, gathering and analyzing evidence, and negotiating with the insurance company.

Contact Us Today 

If you were involved in an accident that was caused by the negligent actions of another, contact a personal injury lawyer at MVP Accident Attorneys today to schedule your free consultation. We can discuss your legal rights and options, help you determine the best course of action, moving forward, and guide you through every step of the legal process. Contact us today to learn more.