There are hundreds of reasons why people want to sue others. Whether they damaged your property or injured you as a result of negligence. Whatever the motivation is for taking someone to court, it’s essential to know some important facts first.

If you’re considering taking someone to court to pursue compensation, then take a look at some basic information that you should know first. 

It Can Be a Long Process Getting Paid

Unfortunately, even if you win your case, it’s not guaranteed that you’ll even get paid. As the saying goes, you can’t squeeze blood from a stone. Meaning, if someone doesn’t have the money to pay you, then attempting to collect the judgment from them may be a long process.

The pros suggest that before you take someone to court to sue for damages, ensure that they have the money to be able to pay. Otherwise, it’s you that will lose in the end. 

Civil Litigation Isn’t Like Crime TV

Let’s face it; some people have watched way too much crime TV. When they have intentions of taking someone to court, they envision a murder case in a southern courtroom with a jury, judge, and two lawyers fighting passionately. 

However, civil litigation isn’t anything like this scenario. Most crime tv and films are about criminal law, which is nothing like a civil case. There is usually no jury, and you won’t see Julia Roberts anywhere in the courtroom. Therefore, if you go in with realistic intentions, you’ll be in for less of a surprise. 

There Are No Guarantees

The crazy thing about law is that you never know which way a case can go. One minute you’re convinced you’ve got it in the bag, and the next minute you find that the judge didn’t see it that way at all. Every case is unique, every judge is unique, and nothing is guaranteed. 

If you hire a lawyer that guarantees they can win your case, run for the hills. A good lawyer knows that there is no such thing as a guaranteed win. 

Attorneys Cost Money

Surprise! Taking someone to court will involve hiring a professional attorney who is experienced in your type of case. What’s more, is these guys cost a significant amount of money. Don’t expect them to fight for your cause out of the kindness of their hearts. 

You’ll need to invest a significant amount of money on a qualified lawyer who knows what they’re doing. Otherwise, you might as well not go to court at all.  

By understanding these facts about civil litigation before diving in, you’ll be much less confused and frustrated when you see the reality of what it’s like.