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5 Tips to Prepare for Your Personal Injury Court Case

Posted on: June 15, 2013

5 Tips to Prepare for Your Personal Injury Court Case
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Remember these five tips to prepare for a personal injury court case. Learning how the procedures will be handled and going over your testimony can be enormously helpful for plaintiffs who are unsure of what to expect.

Help for Plaintiffs: Preparing for an Injury Court Case
Court cases can be brief, but normally, jury trials for civil cases last an average of four days, and bench trials an average of two, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Make sure you know what to expect and try following these five tips for personal injury court cases:

  • Compile Documents – The more evidence your case comprises, the better you’’ll be able to demonstrate your situation to the courts. Beginning from the time of the injury, collect all pertinent documents regarding your case and share the information with your attorney.
  • Courtroom Procedures – It’’s prudent to familiarize yourself with trial procedures. You even may wish to go over the general courtroom layout with your attorney before your case goes to court so you know what to expect. You may be able to visit the courtroom before the trial to prepare.
  • Testimony Practice -– To be fully prepared, work with your attorney to go over sample questions and answers and to practice your testimony. This may help alleviate a lot of nervousness on the day of court.
  • Clothing Considerations -– Dress nicely, but your attorney may advise certain types or styles of clothing in some cases. Speak with your attorney about what types of clothing might be most appropriate.
  • Ask Questions -– Uncertainty breeds anxiety. If you have questions regarding your injury case or how matters will be handled in court, ask your attorney to reduce or eliminate any uncertainty you may have.

Legal Representation and Help for Plaintiffs
There are a lot of little details about courtroom procedure and personal injury cases in general, and the whole process can seem overwhelming for victims, especially when already preoccupied and dealing with injuries.

Bressman Law can work with you, help resolve your unanswered questions, and discuss how best to handle your case. Contact us today at (614) 538-1116 to begin discussing your personal injury court case.

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