What are the Mechanics of a Personal Injury Case?
Written by Robert Shepard on . Posted in Blog, Litigation, Personal Injury. No Comments on What are the Mechanics of a Personal Injury Case?
Personal injuries can be both costly and time consuming. Therefore, it is important to know what to expect when an accident or injury occurs. For example, one of the most common accidents that result in personal injury cases are car accidents. If a person is injured as the result of a car accident it is important to keep record of the accident, the injury, and any damage to your property, and …
Mechanics of a Jury Trial
Written by Brittney White on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Law, Litigation. No Comments on Mechanics of a Jury Trial
When a case goes to trial, it can either be in front of a judge alone, or in front of 12 jurors that are chosen specifically for each trial. When the case is in front of a judge alone, commonly known as a bench trial, he or she is the factfinder in place of a jury and will determine the outcome after hearing the case. When a case goes in front of a jury, then that jury is specifically selected…