On the surface, many court cases can seem like an easy open and shut decision. The fact of the matter is, however, not all court cases are that simple. Sometimes, in fact, it takes an experienced attorney to find out that the driver who caused a car accident had a complicated or unknown history that was not already on the record. And while many accidents may appear like they were no one’s fault. There are often mitigating circumstances that create may have led to the reckless driving of the person who caused the accident.
Perhaps, for instance, the distracted driver had just been fired from a job, was driving when he was upset, and was shouting his frustration to a friend or family member on the phone. Without this knowledge, the innocent victim might have to have her insurance pay for half of an accident that really could have been avoided. Finding attorneys who are expe