Benefits of a Legal Counsel
Deciding to get the help of a counsel whether to take a settlement offer or pursue litigation is a difficult decision to make. One must weigh the cost of retaining services of a counsel versus the complexity of the case or the amount of compensation.
Mainly a lawyer can spot strengths and weaknesses, which affects the value of a case. Lawyers have the education, knowledge, and skills to evaluate the case accurately. They can compare the case with similar cases thereby determine if settlement offer is fair. They have the expertise to dissect the evidences, and facts to strengthen the defense of the victim. They can give informed advice on what option would be beneficial and cost effective for the victim, whether settlement or litigation.
Lawyers will be able to analyze legal issues; research and study laws, and legal trends, and otherwise represent the victim effectively and efficiently (“When Hiring a Counsel”, n.d.).
Legal documents can be confusing and misleading to a layman because of the use of legal terms to explain complicated ideas and principles. Interpreting legal terms in plain English is one benefit of a counsel to a victim.
At What Point Would You Need to Have a Counsel Available?
It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer if there is a legal issue that may not be resolved by traditional negotiations. Some lawyers offer free initial advice to prospective clients. One should consider the type of dispute before considering the help of a counsel. Simple disputes, such as consumer problems could be addressed by the customer service department of the company (“When Do You Need a Lawyer’s Help”, n.d.). Some community group such as associations for the elderly and civil rights groups, have a legal counsel that gives free advice and information as part of their service to the community (“When Do You Need a Lawyer’s Help”, n.d.).
The decision whether or not to accept a settlement offer, rest with