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Blackwell Law Firm 2019 (www.blackwell-attorneys.com)

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REASON 1:
INADEQUATE
PREPARATION

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Prepare Every Single
Case For Trial

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Preparation. It is essential to long-term
success. Face it, some lawyers are lazy.
Others lack the focus to spend long hours
preparing their cases. When you work hard
to prepare your cases, you increase the
chances of success at both mediation and
trial.

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REASON 2:
EMOTIONAL
ISSUES

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Depression

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I’ve handled plenty of car accident cases where the parties argued at
the scene of the wreck. Afterwards, maybe the insurance adjuster
was rude to one of the drivers. A slight can bring emotional issues
that impact decision-making. I’ve handled plenty of workers’
compensation mediations where the worker carries hurt feelings
because the boss or case nurse mis-treated him or her. I understand
these hurt feelings. On the other side of the table, I’ve watched self-
insured defendants make terrible decisions not to settle only to face
much higher personal costs at trial.
- Jeff Blackwell

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Emotional issues can impact decision-making.
Because emotional issues can impact all parts of a
case, we begin working with our clients from the
first meeting to prepare fully for each stage. We
spend substantial time preparing our clients. We do
it to increase the odds of success. We also do it to
provide our clients comfort at each stage of the
process.
- Blackwell Law Firm

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REASON 3:
ONE PARTY
MISCALCULATES THE
POSSIBLE OR LIKELY
OUTCOME AT TRIAL

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An old personal injury lawyer
once said --- The best trials and
biggest verdicts happen where
the defense miscalculates their
risk of losing!

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Miscalculations can occur on
either side. Plaintiffs and
Defendants can miscalculate
their possible or likely
outcomes. That’s why advance
preparation and rational
decision-making are important.
Prepared lawyers make fewer
mistakes calculating risks.

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REASON 4:
THE LAWYER IS
MOTIVATED BY
SELFISH REASONS

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Whose interest is the lawyer really serving?
-Is the Plaintiff lawyer more interested in a quick fee than the
hard work needed to prepare the case fully for the client?
-Is the Defense lawyer more interested in generating a huge
hourly fee than the insight needed to produce the best resolution for the
client?

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LOYALTY and ADVOCACY
Good lawyers put the interest of their client
first.

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At Blackwell Law Firm, we specialize in
cases involving serious personal injury or
damage. From our office in Huntsville, we
help clients across Alabama. We believe in
preparing every single case as if it will go
to trial. This preparation leads to better
results both at mediation and at trial.
People with serious injuries deserve serious
lawyers who will work tirelessly on their
behalf. If you would like to discuss any
legal issue, let us know. Consultations are
always free and confidential.
Blackwell Law Firm
120 Holmes Ave NE #401
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 261-1315
www.blackwell-attorneys.com