Many people consider the possibility of filing a lawsuit, hoping that they will receive some justice or fair compensation for harm they have suffered in an accident. If you have been hurt in an accident through no fault of your own, you may be thinking of contacting a local personal injury attorney to take on your case and help you get the monetary compensation you deserve.
Generally, a trip to a law firm can be productive because you can explain your case to an attorney and find out whether your case is viable. That being said, just because you attend an initial consultation with a lawyer does not necessarily mean he or she will take on your case.
Reasons For Rejected Cases
There are several reasons why an attorney will not take your case. If your potential lawsuit was rejected by an attorney, one of the below reasons may be why.
- Reason #1 – Your Case Value is Not High Enough: As important as your case is, it is also critical for the attorney who is representing you to be able to collect a fee for his or her legal work. Numerous factors are used to determine how much a case is worth including medical costs, pain and suffering, lost wages, as well as punitive damages. So, a lawyer could crunch the numbers on your case and decide not to take on the matter because they cannot make enough fees on the case.
- Reason #2 – Your Case Facts Are Not Strong Enough: Life is not always fair, and the same can be true when it comes to legal matters. When someone has suffered a wrong, they should be compensated by the offending party. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. While you may have suffered harm, there may not be enough (or any) strong physical evidence to prove your case. If the odds of winning your case are low, an attorney will likely not take your case.
- Reason #3 – Not All Attorneys Can Handle All Cases: While the fact that an attorney is licensed to practice means that he or she is competent in the law, that does not mean that he or she has the expertise, knowledge, or experience to handle the specific issues in your type of case. If the attorney you have contacted is not able to handle your legal matter, he or she may decline representation.
- Reason #4 – Time Has Passed to File Suit: A simple reason why an attorney may decline taking on your case is that the statute of limitations has expired. A statute of limitation is the law that governs the time frame within which a lawsuit must be filed in court to seek monetary payment for a harm suffered. Generally, personal injury plaintiffs have about two years from the date of injury to pursue litigation. Failure to meet this deadline can forever bar the case.
Our Attorneys Can Help
Finding a lawyer who will fight for you in court is not always an easy thing, but it is possible. If you have been hurt in Nevada due to the fault of another, contact the skilled Las Vegas personal injury attorney at Matt Pfau Law Group. Our lawyers will seek the best possible result.
