April 1, 2013
In the last few weeks we’ve discussed the effects of solid evidence on an accident case’s worth, and the different elements of an accident or personal injury case. Today we’ll finish up the series with some final important pieces of a personal injury case.
Deep Pocket
Another very significant component of every “good case” is the existence of a source of funds from which a court judgment can be collected. The ne’er-do-well who has no insurance, has no assets and has caused great mayhem to the injured plaintiff is not likely to be sued because there is no likelihood that a judgment against him can be collected. Conversely, a well insured individual or a large wealthy corporation are “target” deep-pocketed defendants.
Other Factors
Sometimes individuals have difficulty finding attorneys to represent because they are unrealistic in their expectations or they are difficult to deal with. A client who will not listen to the advice of his attorney, is not a good client. I work very hard to avoid establishing an attorney-client relationship with someone who I will have a hard time getting along with, because they won’t listen to or trust my advice.
Unfortunately, many attorneys who “pass” on a case tell the prospective client they are simply “too busy” to take on new business. That is seldom true in my experience. Good attorneys always make space for good cases. But because the prospective client is not getting “honest” feedback, they truly don’t understand why they are having such a difficult time finding counsel. Therefore, I try to be honest with my explanation as to why it is not a “good case”.
Hopefully, this information has helped you in some way to find out why your case may have been turned down. But if you haven’t had your case reviewed yet, it’s always a good idea to call an experienced personal injury attorney to help you determine the real value of your accident case. I offer free consultations so you really have nothing to lose. Please don’t hesitate to call me.