Filing a Lawsuit - North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers, HensonFuerst

Filing a lawsuit is always complicated, and the process starts with a choice—whether to proceed with the case. In this video, HensonFuerst managing partner David Henson discusses what is involved in arriving at the best decision for you. What factors must be considered? David Henson tells you what factors must be considered to make an informed decision about whether to file a lawsuit in your individual case.


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If you are the victim of an injury from an automobile wreck or other incident, an insurance company representing the person at fault may contact you to offer a settlement. If you feel the insurance offer doesn't compensate you fairly, then your next step is to contact an attorney who will meet with you, listen to the facts of the case, and explain all of your legal options. The decision about whether to file a lawsuit is a complex, and a large number of factors must be considered. For example, an attorney needs to look at:

~ the costs involved in filing suit
~ the expected length of time needed to complete the lawsuit
~ the strengths and weaknesses of your individual case
~ the likely range of verdicts from the jury
~ the risks involved, such as a jury awarding less than the insurance company has offered
~ the available insurance coverage for the at-fault party

Most North Carolina personal injury cases must be filed in the county where either the plaintiff or the defendant resided, and a good attorney will assess the pros and cons of filing in each of the possible counties. If the case involves people who are from states other than North Carolina, then we may also be able to consider filing suit in federal court. It is important to consider all of the possible venues for where suit could be filed, and to make the best location decision given all the factors of each case.

Filing suit in a personal injury or wrongful death case can be a complicated and difficult decision. Over the last 35+ years, we have consulted on thousands of cases. The best way to make a decision about what to do in your case is to take advantage of all that experience. When you meet face-to-face with one of our lawyers, we evaluate all of the risks and benefits of your specific claim, and help you to make the best possible decision. Our goal is to make sure that all our clients feel comfortable with the facts, and that they are able to make an informed and educated decision for themselves.