You Have a Strong Case, But A Lawyer Won’t Take It

You don’t have to be educated in the law to know what makes a strong accident case. If you were in an accident that was not your fault with your vehicle totaled, it looks like you have a pretty solid case. However, when you take it to a personal injury attorney to get your injuries and other damages covered, they turn you down. For most lawyers, they will explain why they won’t take your case. However, sometimes that answer isn’t really enough to satisfy you.

So why isn’t a personal injury lawyer taking your case?

In some instances, a law firm may simply be too busy to take your case. In fact, if you don’t get a yes, this is the answer you want. No one wants a law firm that is technically too busy to try and take their case. It won’t get the attention that it deserves.

However, aside from that very reasonable excuse not to take on your case, the main reason is that your case isn’t as strong as you think it is. Even if you know that it is not your fault, legal cases are all about being able to prove it. The biggest reason that a law firm won’t take your case is that they don’t think they can prove it, or it would be too much of a challenge to do so.

The law firm would be responsible for presenting evidence that supports the fact that the accident was both not your fault and caused your injuries. For most accident cases, this isn’t as hard. They will gather witness statements, examine police reports, and often evidence can be gathered from simply examining the scene of the crime.

Another big issue comes with proving how much you were hurt. If you were in an accident other than an auto accident, compensation comes from covering your injuries. However, they will need to prove the extent of those injuries. This is where problems can come from. Certain injuries, such as spine or head injuries, can be very tricky to prove. Furthermore, they can be worse than anyone imagines, so it is difficult to prove and get adequate compensation for them.

What does all this have to do with a lawyer not wanting your case?

The reason is simple: they don’t want to lose. Some lawyers get paid only if they win, so if they don’t win then that case has been nothing but a waste of time. Even if a lawyer does get paid for their time even if they lose, fighting a case that is extremely difficult may not be worth their time either. It means they have less time for other cases and it is a detriment to their firm.

If you have had your case denied by a law firm, it is not the end of the world. However, if you have had your case denied by several law firms, there is usually a reason for it. It is too difficult to prove and too difficult to win. However, in these cases, it may be tempting to give up. Yet, for those in an accident, giving up on their case may not be an option. You need that compensation for expensive medical bills and you need a lawyer that will help you fight for it.

If you have been in an accident in the greater Los Angeles area and need a lawyer that is willing to fight for your case, contact us today. The Law Office of Freeman & Freeman is ready to help you go over your case as well as to point out any specific problem areas that may occur.