| Being engaged in a lawsuit in Los Angeles County is a | | | | damages or claim are often dictated by rules or |
| serious matter. Lawsuits and litigation often involves a | | | | statutes and do not represent the real amount that the |
| great deal of time and effort. Despite the noble | | | | court will decide upon resolution of your case. |
| intention behind legal battles, most individuals have | | | | 10. Do lawsuits end? - Lawsuits often take a lot of |
| wrong notions about lawsuits. Here are some of the | | | | time but one can hope that lawsuits come to an end. |
| misconceptions: | | | | There are advantages and disadvantages in filing a |
| 1. Lawsuits are a waste of time - This is not true. | | | | lawsuit. Here are some of the positive aspects of filing |
| Anyone involved in a lawsuit should take things | | | | a lawsuit: |
| seriously and answer the charges against him, if there | | | | - Monetary gain - Lawsuits are often filed due to |
| are real basis for it. | | | | monetary disputes. In an accident, victims are going |
| 2. I do not have a lawyer - Most people get involved in | | | | after recovery from injury and damages. |
| lawsuits without a counsel. You can find one whom | | | | - Injunctive relief - In business, an injunctive or |
| you can trust and cooperate with him fully. | | | | restraining order is necessary to prevent an individual |
| 3. I cannot afford a lawyer - Anybody who is | | | | from inflicting damage or harm to business. |
| embroiled in a lawsuit must take into consideration the | | | | - For strategic consideration - Sometimes a lawsuit |
| costs if one hires a lawyer and the expenses of not | | | | may be filed in consideration of future strategy in |
| getting one. | | | | decision-making. If one is in a position of strength, a |
| 4. Legal fighting is an endless game - This is not true. | | | | lawsuit is a logical option to take. |
| The legal system and the court actually put pressure | | | | The disadvantages may be due to the following |
| on contending parties to settle their differences. | | | | reasons: |
| 5. A lawyer does not understand my time restrictions - | | | | - Costs - Lawsuits and litigation are often expensive. |
| Lawyers know how busy clients are with their | | | | Some people think lawsuits are a drain of resources. |
| personal lives. Lawyers themselves press for more | | | | - Time - A great amount of time is spent in preparation |
| time. The key to success in a lawsuit is preparation. | | | | of a case and during trial. |
| 6. The courtroom is a scary, too formal place - The | | | | - Lost of privacy |
| courtroom may be an intimidating place but proper | | | | - Unwanted or bad publicity |
| decorum and behavior must be observed. | | | | - Countersuits - Lawsuits sometimes start the cycle of |
| 7. Lawsuits are insulting - Lawsuits are sometimes filed | | | | countersuits and claims. |
| for economic reasons and not to judge your | | | | - Delay |
| personality | | | | - Disappointment with the outcome |
| 8. My opponent will answer my legal fees - This is | | | | To get better chance in litigation or lawsuit, you must |
| seldom true. While the law says you have to be | | | | get the services of a competent Los Angeles County |
| awarded fees, a judge may hesitate unless the | | | | law firm to assist you in your legal needs. A credible |
| position your opponent takes in the case is frivolous. | | | | law firm can help you with all the available resources |
| 9. I cannot afford the damages he asks - Actual | | | | at its disposal to prove your cause. |