When you’ve been harmed or wronged in some way by another person or business, you may have many good reasons for filing a lawsuit here in California.  You may be motivated by the desire to hold the wrongdoer accountable for his or her actions, to be compensated for your losses and injuries, or to help prevent others from suffering similar harms.  Even so, there’s much more to consider before heading to court. 

First of all, do you have a viable case?  Will the other party have a good defense?  To win a lawsuit, you need to prove that the legal requirements of your claim or claims are met.  That’s why every case must be carefully researched to identify exactly what needs to be proven to establish your legal basis for suing the defendant, and to assess whether you’ll have enough evidence to do so.  As a quick example, consider the basics of a negligence case.  (more…)