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