https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/w/faq/42/what-are-the-chances-of-winning-a-personal-injury-lawsuiten-USTelligent Community 9https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/w/faq/42/what-are-the-chances-of-winning-a-personal-injury-lawsuitMon, 06 Jan 2020 23:40:17 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:545f093b-af8a-46de-9b6a-ef289b6dbf66paulsakalashttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/w/faq/42/what-are-the-chances-of-winning-a-personal-injury-lawsuit#commentsCurrent Revision posted to FAQ by paulsakalas on 1/6/2020 6:40:17 PM<br /> <p class="p1">There is no one-size-fits-all answer here, as each case is often decided based upon a myriad of factors. Yet, there are a few facets to consider when questioning the probability of a specific personal injury lawsuit outcome.</p> <p class="p1">The most critical element of any successful personal injury lawsuit is the proper assignment of liability. In other words, did the defendant cause the injury? If there isn&rsquo;t a clear answer to that question, then the chances of a successful suit can dim considerably.</p> <p class="p1">An attorney must also be ready to assess any updates in state and federal laws. Even a seemingly innocuous change can have a significant impact on the probability of a successful suit&mdash;hence, staying abreast of recent legislation is critical.</p> <p class="p1">Want to read about some of the other factors you should weigh before considering bringing a personal injury case? Read this: <a href="/community/lexis-legal-advantage/b/insights/posts/five-things-every-personal-injury-attorney-should-know" target="_blank"><span class="s1"><strong>Five Things Every Personal Injury Attorney Should Know</strong></span></a></p> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Litigation, Lawsuit, FAQ, personal injury</div>