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Common Misconceptions About Personal Injury Litigation

Thursday, September 10, 2009 by Joel M. Baskin

One of the most common misconceptions about Marietta personal injury litigation that people have is that it is too time-consuming, taking years with potentially no return. As a result of that misconception, many people believe that their only choice is to take whatever an insurance company or person responsible for their injury offers for compensation.

In fact, most personal injury litigations are resolved through negotiations, without going to trial. An insurance company rarely seeks to offer you a sizable compensation, because it is in the company’s best interest to minimize any payouts they make. However, after the facts of the case are laid out, and the insurance company and the defendants face what the proofs at trial will be, there is often an adjustment to a more realistic damages figure, and the lengthy trial process is avoided. At the very least, you should talk to an experienced personal injury attorney in Marietta before accepting any offer from an insurance company, and discuss your legal options.

Another misconception is that personal injury litigations do nothing other than provide compensation to an injured plaintiff. Although that is a primary goal of a personal injury litigation, there is another, equally important goal, that addresses the conduct or event that caused the injury. Without personal injury litigation, many protections that we take for granted might not exist.

For example, medical malpractice cases have led to re-training of hospital and medical personnel, and in some cases, the revocation of the license to practice of those professionals lacking the required skill. Defective products, from drugs to automobile tires, have been identified and taken off the market, thus preventing further harm. Premises that have unsafe conditions have been repaired and maintained in a safe condition so that further falls are prevented. It is a lamentable fact of human nature that people are not quick to admit responsibility, and sometimes only litigation results in people doing the right thing.

If you have a question about personal injury litigation, contact an experienced personal injury attorney.

This article has been provided courtesy of Joel M. Baskin, P.C. Attorney at Law, (866) 780-4343, 2791 Main St, Atlanta, GA - www.joelbaskin.com.

Posted at 15:49 PM

Topic: Personal Injury