There’s no denying that a fair pre-trial settlement can be good for both sides of a civil case. You receive compensation for your motorcycle accident much more quickly than if you had to wait out a trial. And both sides avoid the lengthy and expensive litigation process. Trials can result in appeals that take years to resolve. And the behavior of juries is unpredictable. Your outcome is uncertain until the jury actually delivers the verdict. Just look at the unexpected verdict in the Casey Anthony trial. Vast numbers of people still remain outraged by it.
But the uncertainties of trial shouldn’t push you into accepting an unfair settlement offer. You only have one real chance to seek fair compensation after being injured in a Galveston, TX motorcycle wreck. Don’t waste it. If you accept an unfair settlement offer, you can’t go back and undo it until you get what you want.
Accident victims without attorneys stand in far weaker positions than those who have experienced, knowledgeable lawyers beside them. The sound advice of a savvy motorcycle accident attorney could save you from making drastic mistakes. And if defendants or insurers simply refuse to offer you a fair settlement, your attorney can take them to trial.
But be wary of “settlement mills.” Attorneys from settlement mills won’t take your case to trial, no matter how strong the need. Some signs that you’ve reached a settlement mill include:
· The firm farms out your business to other lawyers whom you do not know;
· You don’t even know a specific name you should ask for when you call the firm;
· You get the run around when you try to find out who’s actually got your case; and
· The lawyers simply take the best offer they can get on your behalf, even if it’s unfair.
When you need an attorney after your accident, you should ask:
· If they are Board Certified;
· What percentage of cases they take to trial;
· How much trial experience they have;
· If they can show you the outcomes of the trials they’ve handled; and
· If they have experience with motorcycle collision cases like yours.
If you hire the firm of Denena & Points, you should never experience the frustrations you encounter at the settlement mills. Our firm assigns you your own team of an attorney and legal assistant from the start. You can contact your assigned team members when you have questions or concerns about your case. Denena & Points are experienced, Texas Board Certified trial attorneys. We have years of hands-on experience in motorcycle accident claims. Our practical, hands-on approach helps us better understand your case, your needs, and whether settlement or trial is the best option for you. We’re not afraid of trial; we’ve earned our Board Certifications by being capable trial attorneys. Contact us today at (877) 307-9500 for your free legal consultation. Experience the difference.