Last Friday afternoon I saw trial lawyer Rick Friedman speak at the Consumer Attorneys of California State Convention in San Francisco. Rick spoke about how destructive if can be for a trial lawyer to compare themselves to another trial lawyer.

Determining the case costs for a personal injury case is far from a clear cut calculation. There are variables that can occur throughout the life of the case, such as the expense of expert discovery and trial that can add up quickly.

As you learn to navigate the personal injury trial system, you will likely find yourself focused on the big picture. When that happens there are some smaller, yet vital, details that can slip through the cracks.

As you gear up for trial, you will need to organize the documents that your client needs to support her claims. This list should give you a beginning guideline when you’re compiling documents.

As a personal injury attorney, you’ve spent countless hours studying the law and learning how to read, write, and speak like a lawyer. That said, your clients have likely delved into minimal, if any legal jargon.