A second opinion is a term that is most commonly referred to in the medical field. However, second opinions are just as important and useful in the legal field. If you visited the doctor and they gave you an opinion that did not seem to be helping the situation, it would be advisable to visit another doctor to ensure the diagnosis was correct. The same is true in the legal field. Getting a second opinion is always useful, as it can give you multiple outlooks and ways to look at the case. Continue reading to learn more about how a second opinion could be useful for your personal injury case.
What Is A Second Opinion?
Before we can address why a second opinion may be useful to your personal injury case, let’s first define what a second opinion is. A legal second opinion is an unbiased second look at your case from a legal professional other than your primary attorney. A second opinion can be extremely detailed or relatively short, depending on what kind of analysis you are looking for.
Typically, the second opinion process involves speaking with an attorney who is not your primary attorney and having them review your case. After they have reviewed your case and seen how your case has been handled thus far, they will give you their recommendations on potential changes that could be made for your legal strategy or defense. They will also provide you with information about how the case can continue to be handled.
Gives A Better Understanding Of Your Case
The first reason why a second legal opinion is important for your personal injury case is because it can help you gain a better understanding of your case. Sometimes your current attorney may not have all the answers or words to tell you exactly what is happening. A second opinion can give you further insight into what is going on with your case.
Helps Open Your Eyes
Getting a second opinion can be useful in more than just helping you better understand your case. A second opinion can also help you better understand your current attorney’s handle on the situation. A second opinion will either help you feel more confident in your current attorney’s grasp of your case or will point out their incompetency. This will help you to know what to do going forward. Second opinions make sure that you and your attorney are seeing the case from all angles.
Ensures That You Get The Best Information Possible
Another reason why it may be a good idea to consider getting a second legal opinion is because it ensures that you get all the information that you need. Unfortunately, many attorneys get busy with their many clients. Because of this, it is possible that important information could slip through the cracks. A second legal opinion ensures that you can build the most comprehensive legal defense possible.
Reach Out To Us For A Second Opinion
If you have been injured in an auto accident, aviation accident, bike accident, or skiing accident, you may be entitled to compensation. It is likely that if you were involved in some sort of mishap that resulted in an injury, you would have sought legal representation. If you feel that you are not being properly represented, or if your attorney is pressuring you to take a settlement, we at LeBaron and Jensen would be happy to be of assistance. We are professional personal injury attorneys and we see a wide variety of personal injury cases on a daily basis. For more information about how we could be helpful to you, feel free to reach out to us today.
