The legal system has a multitude of scenarios and outcomes. While an attorney might not always seem necessary, the legal team at Personal Injury Attorneys of Alaska in Anchorage recommend understanding how court cases work. Knowing how an attorney wins cases is the key to understanding when legal assistance is necessary, and it will also help you know what kind of attorney to look for. 

How an Attorney Can Win a Court Case

1. Collecting Evidence

The foundation of any legal case is evidence. While it may seem easy to understand, there are many forms of evidence, witnesses included, and an attorney can ensure you’re collecting everything relevant to your claim. In many personal injury or disability scenarios, large amounts of documents and paper-based evidence win cases, but it’s imperative to know how to submit, utilize, and file them. An attorney will handle all of this and strategize on how to leverage it in the courtroom.

2. Protecting Your Rights

In many court cases, defendants aren’t fully aware of their charges. The legal system can be difficult to navigate no matter how niche the law, and prosecutors may use this against you. In instances such as DUI cases, defendants often plea incorrectly due to not understanding their rights, leading to incorrect or unnecessarily increased charges an attorney could have had dismissed. Your rights are essential in any legal case, and an attorney can combat an abuse of rights or intended misdirection to work toward positive results.

3. Engaging the Opposing Counsel

In any court case, you’ll face a state-run or an independent opposing counsel. Often, they’re directly responsible for discrediting your claim, such as in a personal injury case, or proving criminal charges. Legal back-and-forth involves engaging and strategizing against them, which is where an attorney serves their best purpose. Convincing a jury or judge that the opposing counsel is incorrect is the key to winning, and an attorney will build a case full of legal tactics to do so.

If you’re in need of legal assistance, contact an attorney at Personal Injury Attorneys of Alaska. They’ll work closely with you through each step of your case and are committed to achieving a positive outcome. Call (907) 770-0777 to schedule a consultation, and visit their website to learn more about their law firm.