Legal dramas are a dime a dozen, open any cable or streaming network and you’ll see an iteration of over 20 legal dramas where the lawyer seems to be out for blood, telling their client to exaggerate their injuries in order to recover more money. In addition, these shows focus of fictional courtroom dramatics where both parties duke it out in a battle of the wits in order to prevail, complete with close-up shots of angry or disappointed faces. This couldn’t be further from the truth, and misrepresents what the law in this country is all about.

Do You Have to Exaggerate Injuries in a Claim?

One of the most common questions and concerns we face as a law firm goes something to the effect of: “will I be forced to lie about my injuries in order to recover a bigger amount in terms of damages? I don’t want to be involved in deception and I know most lawyers encourage this.” This is something that is patently false as your average successful injury claim is based on verifiable facts, objective evidence, the following of a certain code of ethics as well as the unblemished truth as going against these can jeopardize a claim and have it thrown out.

In this post, we shall dispel this myth and talk about the checks and balances built into personal injury claims which ensures that neither the plaintiff or the attorney representing them doesn’t go against their ethics and integrity in the pursuit of justice and compensation. Read on to find out more.

McCready Law’s Proven Record of Success

If you’re looking for the best countrywide injury attorney, call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced injury lawyers 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 all over the country and different socioeconomic backgrounds recover compensation after getting injured due to the negligent actions of other individuals or large corporations.

McCready Law best personal injury attorneys are committed to excellence and getting clients exactly what they are owed as regards damages and justice, and this is exemplified in the over $260 million we have recovered over the years for our clients as either insurance company settlement amounts of court-ordered judgments. Our secret to success is a confluence of factors such as the fact that we personally handle all claims and do not shunt them over the inexperienced paralegals and legal assistants as is often seen in most law firms, a practice that regularly leads to the failure of claims.

Why McCready Law Stands Out?

We engage top and renowned experts in the medical, forensic, accident reconstruction and accounting fields in order to build robust cases replete with objective evidence, demonstrating causation and proving negligence, all done to ensure that your claim is viable and that you receive maximum compensation. On top of running a bilingual firm (hablamos Espanol), we have nationwide presence as a law firm thanks to our vast and trusted network of referral attorneys and law firms meaning you can receive assistance from us regardless of which state you’re currently in.

No Upfront Fees – We Work on Contingency

We take on all cases on contingency fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UFPRFONT 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 in an auto accident, slip and fall, daycare abuse event, nursing home, sporting event, at a playground, at the hospital due to surgery gone wrong, please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation, our intake team is standing by.

Lying in a Personal Injury Claim – The Way to Go for Maximum Compensation?

Most humans are wary of lying and those seeking to pursue a personal injury claim are not any different. Their fear of deception is valid as the general perception regarding lawsuits is that they are “money grabs” and that personal injury attorneys are unsavory characters. In addition, the average human understands that engaging in deception will have serious legal and personal consequences later on.

That said, the American legal system is founded on seeking truth through evidence:

1. Judges, juries and even insurance adjusters have to make decisions based on the evidence in front of them, such as expert testimony, witness accounts, documents, physical objects and so on. If an attorney tries to fabricate said evidence or your account is inconsistent, the case may be thrown out
2. The credibility of the witnesses and parties involved in a personal injury lawsuit is everything, and if you are perceived as consistent, honest, and straightforward will help create a sense of trust which is essential in winning a claim. Conversely, if you are perceived or found to be dishonest, you will lose all credibility regardless of how credible other facets of your claim may be.

That’s not all: the American Bar Association holds all practicing attorneys to Model Rules of Professional Conduct which require the following:

1. Candor Toward the Tribunal which states that a lawyer shall not knowingly make a false statement of fact or law to a tribunal, fail to correct a false statement of material fact or law previously made to the tribunal by the lawyer, or offer evidence that the lawyer knows to be false and that should they come across evidence that is known to be false, they must take reasonable steps to remedy it or disclose the same to the tribunal
2. Truthfulness in Statements to Others which states that a lawyer shall not knowingly make a false statement of material fact to a third person which included witnesses, opposing counsel and insurance company adjusters.

Should an attorney violate these ethical duties, they may face sanctions such as fines, court orders and even professional discipline such as reprimands, license suspension and even disbarment which is the permanent loss of one’s right to practice law in the country.

Best Countrywide Injury Attorneys – Call Us Today!

In conclusion, a personal injury claim is never a money grab, and engaging in deception can lead to serious consequences for both you and your attorney. At McCready Law, we pride ourselves in being honest and having a high level of integrity which is exemplified by the results we have garnered for our clients over the decades. We would like to invite you to give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 for your 100% FREE consultation so we can assess your potential claim in order to get you the justice and compensation you are rightfully owed.

Remember, the call is FREE, and there is nothing to sign and no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.