While a large number of personal injury claims are settled out of court, there may come a time when you may have to prepare yourself for a trial due to the severity of your injuries and the reluctance of the insurance company to provide you with a fair settlement that is in line with your injuries. Trials can be intimidating, and you may have to testify under oath, something most of us haven’t done and are intimidated by.

The legal system can be unforgiving, aggressive and ask a lot out of you, and the defense legal team may have multiple tricks up their sleeves that they may employ to trip you up in order to jeopardize your claim. The emotional stress associated with rigorous depositions as well as the cross-examination that happens during trial can wilt the brightest flower among us, making us doubt our very existence.

In addition, you may be forced to revisit painful memories and even defend the objective truth by attorneys who may not have the moral fiber you possess given their win-at-every-cost attitude. This fear is valid, and it is something clients often bring to us as a reason why they don’t want to litigate. However, not facing up to testifying under oath or attending depositions may mean not receiving the compensation you deserve, and living with your injuries and piling medical bills which can destroy your life from the foundation up.

At McCready Law, we believe in preparing our clients for trial in the most comprehensive manner possible while shielding you from the ethical and technical vagaries of trail as much as is possible in order to ensure you sail through the process – read on to find out how we facilitate this.

Are you looking for the best countrywide injury lawyer? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced injury attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience where we’ve helped tens of thousands of injured Americans from across the country and all walks of life recover compensation after being injured by the negligent actions of individuals or large corporations.

We pride ourselves in our aggressive yet compassionate legal strategies meant to get the best possible outcome for our injured clients, and this is perhaps the reason why we have been able to garner over $260 million in compensation – both settlements and jury verdicts – for our clients over the last three or so decades. Our success can be attributed to a number of factors, such as personally handling all claims as seasoned injury lawyers and not shunting this work over to inexperienced legal assistants or paralegals, a common practice in most law firms that often jeopardizes claims.

We also work closely with renowned experts in the medical, forensics, investigative and financial accounting fields in order to demonstrate that your injuries were caused by specific acts of negligence and that they can be quantified by way of damages to the fullest extent of the law. On top of running a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), we also accept cases countrywide thanks to our vast and trusted network of referral attorneys.

Last but not least is the fact that we take on all cases on contingency fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you or a loved one got injured due to the negligent actions of other individuals, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by.

Preparing to Testify in Your Personal Injury Case – What to Expect

Testifying in a personal injury case is not for the faint of heart – the experience is profoundly stressful and overwhelming for most individuals who are most likely still dealing with the aftermath of trauma from the accident that caused their injuries. In addition, it is an inherently adversarial process, whether you’re being asked questions in a deposition or being cross-examined in a courtroom.

The objective of the opposing counsel is to elicit statements that are inconsistent, tease out weaknesses, and even provoke emotional responses that can be used to discredit a witness or undermine the case. In addition, testifying under oath can be intimidating for most, as you may be perjured if you knowingly make false statements, adding an extra layer of stress to an already stressful situation.

How We Prepare Our Clients for Personal Injury Litigation or Depositions

We understand that the legal process behind getting you what you are owed as the injured party in a personal injury case can be challenging and stressful. Here are some of the ways in which we prepare our clients for the process:

1. The recognition and normalization of emotional responses – We acknowledge and validate your fears, anger and anxieties over the prospect of testifying, and we understand that it is completely normal for you to feel vulnerable, apprehensive or emotionally volatile when it comes to discussing your trauma. We listen to you and provide a safe space from where you can talk about these so you can process your emotions pre-trial or before the deposition
2. Demystifying defense psychology – We will also talk through with you the tactics used by the defense attorney so you understand that these aren’t personal attacks in order to prevent emotional distress or defensiveness on your part, but as part of their tools of the trade in order to find inconsistencies, provoke a reaction or create doubt. Depersonalizing this aggression can make you see that this is just part of the legal game and that you shouldn’t take any of it to heart, but prepare to counter these tactics.
3. The use of simulated testimony sessions – We shall hold mock depositions/cross-examinations where appropriate in order to replicate the actual environment as closely as possible so we can familiarize you with the setting, types of questions asked, and the pacing of a real trial or deposition. Doing this helps take the edge of and helps you anticipate certain trip-ups so you can overcome them when the real thing comes along.

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It is important to note that most times, clients anticipate a big bad wolf when it comes to personal injury depositions or trials, but the reality is that the wolf is actually a rabbit in costume and stilts – that is to say, the fear and apprehension becomes unfounded once you commence these legal processes for the purposes of seeking compensation after getting injured.

We would like to help you walk through this quagmire hand-in-hand to ensure you ace your personal injury trial or deposition without breaking a sweat: call our experienced injury lawyers NOW at (314) 481-63338 so we can assess your potential claim in its entirety. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.