If your personal injury case goes to trial, your lawyer has the responsibility to prove certain facts. Different cases have different legal requirements based on statutes and case law. Generally, the lawyer must demonstrate that the other party was at fault, that the party's actions caused your injuries, and that the damages totaled a certain dollar amount.
This can be challenging. Your lawyer may call witnesses to the accident, invite highly-regarded experts to testify and present evidence.
When your lawyer is done, the other party will have a chance to present their side of the case. A jury will then decide the outcome of the case. If the jury has decided in your favor, your lawyer will help you collect the damages you are owed, including compensation for your medical bills, missed work, ongoing medical needs, and pain and suffering.
This may sound complex, but please remember two things: First, most personal injury cases do not need to go to trial in order for the injured person to receive compensation. Proceeding all the way to trial is the exception rather than the rule. Second, you will never have to do this alone. If you choose to pursue litigation, you will be supported by your lawyer throughout the process. You'll always have someone to turn to for guidance -- someone who can use knowledge and skill to effectively lead you through the legal system.
Contact our Greensboro Car Accident Lawyers today if you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident or suffered a personal injury in Greensboro, High Point or Asheboro.