While that second question can feel a lot more pressing, unfortunately, there is no standard answer. Every case is unique, and the costs will vary based on what happened, the facts of the case, and what the defendant ends up doing once the filings begin.
What Factors Can Affect The Price?
Most of us have seen heavily televised civil cases where the court costs went up into the millions, and when that’s your only frame of reference it’s easy to believe that every civil case is going to have a gigantic price tag attached to it. However, the reality is that for a garden variety personal injury suit it’s unlikely that the costs will run more than a few thousand dollars.
That will, of course, depend on the particulars of your case, and where your fees are going to come from. Some of the most common fees that you’re going to have to pay for in a bodily injury lawsuit include:
- Filing Fees: This is the most common fee you’re going to have to pay as part of your suit. Filing documents with the court comes with a slew of associated fees, and they tend to add up after a while. The longer a case goes, the more of these there will be.
- Court Costs: Additional fees and charges that a court puts onto the bill for proceedings, scheduling, etc. are also part of most personal injury cases. These costs are also one reason so many personal injury cases are settled out of court, because this is an expense that can be avoided by settling without going all the way.
- Expert Witnesses: When you see expert witnesses take the stand, such as the doctors who explain complicated medical conditions someone is suffering from, those individuals charge fees to make their expertise available. They are often, however, a requirement to help make your case to the court.
It’s possible that a particular case may have other fees associated with it, depending on the specific facts of the case in question. And, of course, the longer a case goes on the more fees that will be associated with it. Again, this is why a relatively small number of cases actually make it all the way to court; litigation is a costly endeavor in terms of time, energy, and money.
You Don’t Have To Go It Alone
When it comes to bringing a court case for bodily injury, it’s important to remember that you often get what you pay for. You need to win your case, and for that you need experienced help who can offer you solid advice, and communicate with you every step of the way to ensure that you are comfortable and confident in how your case is proceeding.
If you find yourself in need of legal help with your bodily injury suit, and you want someone who is going to be honest and forthcoming with you about the costs you’re likely to face, all you have to do is contact us today! We are here to help you, and to make sure that you go into your case with your eyes open, and with the full understanding of everything that’s going to come your way.