3 Mistakes to Avoid When Pursuing a Civil Lawsuit

When someone else acts negligently and fails to provide you with a certain duty of care, you may be able to pursue financial compensation from that party to pay for damages incurred. Personal injury cases cover a wide range of actions from car accidents to medical malpractice and even defective products. If you have been injured and are planning on filing a lawsuit, you need to make sure you avoid mistakes that could prevent you from being able to obtain justice.

Working closely with a skilled and experienced attorney can be vital in helping you to cope with the aftermath of an accident. For legal counsel and representation upon which you can rely, contact the Philadelphia personal injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 610-667-7511 today.

Costly Errors

The civil law process can be confusing and intimidating to an individual who is unfamiliar with it. This lack of familiarity increases the likelihood of a possible error, and given the importance of your case, it would be regrettable to proceed without competent legal assistance. An attorney can help you to avoid making the following costly mistakes:

1. Failing to Disclose Every Detail
Even if it is a very small and seemingly insignificant detail, you need to make sure to disclose all information to your attorney. Failing to do so could decrease your chance at success, either by failing to provide your attorney with necessary support or by leaving your attorney unprepared for statements made by opposing counsel or the defendant.

2. Filing Past the Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations puts a time limit on how long after an injury you can file a claim. If you miss the deadline, you may miss your chance to pursue financial compensation.

3. Settling without Talking with an Attorney
Though it may seem appealing to simply accept a settlement offer, as it will ensure that you have some money, quickly, the reality is that a settlement offer is intended to make you stop pursuing a claim and therefore is likely to be less valuable than the compensation you might be able to obtain if you carry the matter through. Make sure you have an attorney to negotiate settlement offers.

Contact Us

If you have been injured due to the negligence or recklessness of another party, let us help you to pursue the financial compensation that you need for medical bills, lost wages, or other damages. Contact the Philadelphia injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 today.