How to determine if you have a viable case?

 As you know there are several different types of cases out there. Whether that’s personal injury, business, contracts, etc. So one of the most important steps is to determine what type of case you have. Some cases might include several different types of laws. If you don’t know, I would consult an attorney.

The more frequent question I get asked is there a way to determine if someone has a viable case or not? Meaning, how do you know if you case is worth pursuing? The answer to that question is simple YES!

The first thing I will tell anyone is to consult a lawyer. Please visit my post on hiring a good lawyer. Many underestimate talking to a great lawyer. Consulting a lawyer is typically free. Also, due to the complexities of a singular case, it might be harder to determine the value without someone with experience.

So here are my tips on determining if you have a viable case:

1.       What are your damages? Where you injured physically? Financially? Etc. Determining your damages will help determine if you want to pursue a claim.

2.       What’s the cost of recovery? Meaning, what are the legal fees associated with taking something to trail and not determining if it’s a winning case or not. Now, I’ve had clients who said they just wanted to go after a defendant because of moral reasons. But, 9 times out of 10, people go after a defendant for monetary purposes.

3.       Do you want to represent yourself? Do you want to you want an attorney to help you? A lot of attorneys will not handle a case for you unless they believe they have a winnable case. But not all attorneys are the same. Some firms have better resources to handle a litigation case.

Takeaways:

To determine if you have a viable case, it is important to consult someone who has experience. Make sure you determine your damages, cost of recovery, and the type of representation you want.

~  Attorney Ronnie O’Brien Rice, Ph.D.

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