Going to court, Defending myself.

[Just Sarah 10]

Im going to court soon and i plan to defend myself. The claim is basically a tissue of lies and falsehoods. I dont want to line the pocket of a solicitor so i figure why not defend myself.

Does anyone have any tips or advice i may find useful on my crusade to right this wrong?

[alternageek 10]

I think taking advice off a forum, which more than likely will be conflicting and hearsay not the best idea. You're best dropping some cash on proper advice from a solicitor that specialises in libel cases.

[Just Sarah 10]

I think taking advice off a forum, which more than likely will be conflicting and hearsay not the best idea. You're best dropping some cash on proper advice from a solicitor that specialises in libel cases.

 

Sorry. I didnt make myself clear. Its not a libel case its a car crash. Someone ran into me and are claiming it was the other way around. I have a reasonable understanding of what i have to do, and im researching more info as we speak but if anyone has been to court and defended themselves it wouyld be useful to hear a few experiences, anything that may be of use to me.

Thanks for your reply

[mumkin 10]

Would you do surgery on yourself? Leave it to the professionals they do this sort of thing for a living...most do NWNF. They know all the legalities, you don't.

[Anna B 1,414]

Be careful. Being in the right is no guarentee of winning a case, especially if you're up against a lawyer.

 

At the very least I'd get some free advice from an expert.

[Just Sarah 10]

Would you do surgery on yourself? Leave it to the professionals they do this sort of thing for a living...most do NWNF. They know all the legalities, you don't.

 

Which is why im teaching myself what i want to know with research and advice from others.

Thanks for your analogy, daft as it may be.

[alchresearch 214]

Be careful. Being in the right is no guarentee of winning a case, especially if you're up against a lawyer.

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^ This. Fighting in court isn't just a case of right vs wrong, its who has the best lawyer.

[Cyclone 10]

Given the history of your posts about driving, reversing off a drive onto a main road, etc... It seems likely that you'll lose.

[hyper 10]

Court can be a very intimidating experience. The atmosphere and formaility of it all could turn someone from a confident soul to an intimidated wreck in minutes. remember you are up against professionals who have no personal vested interest in the outcome, who do this every day, who all know each other, how they tick. they may even know the judge personally from the circuit. The cycnic might say they already have an expected outcome between them unless something major is said. you need to be super cool, don't get emotional, be articulate, have excellent verbal comprehension, quick thinking .. the list goes on.

 

its not a case of teaching yourself as though it were a test. Good luck though, hope it works out.

[shanes teeth 10]

Why is your insurance company not contesting this case?

[Just Sarah 10]

Court can be a very intimidating experience. The atmosphere and formaility of it all could turn someone from a confident soul to an intimidated wreck in minutes. remember you are up against professionals who have no personal vested interest in the outcome, who do this every day, who all know each other, how they tick. they may even know the judge personally from the circuit. The cycnic might say they already have an expected outcome between them unless something major is said. you need to be super cool, don't get emotional, be articulate, have excellent verbal comprehension, quick thinking .. the list goes on.

 

its not a case of teaching yourself as though it were a test. Good luck though, hope it works out.

 

Thank you. Thats brill advice. Im actually quite looking forward to it in a strange sort of way. I have right on my side but i accept i may lose but i feel ive got to give it a go.

Im quite outspoken, super confident and a quick thinking person. Ive been to court (crown) several times before so i know they can be scary, but im hoping that my previous experiences with crown court will put me in good stead with county.

Thanks again for you advice .

xx

[alternageek 10]

^^^^^^^^^^^^ this. Fighting in court isn't just a case of right vs wrong, its who has the best lawyer.

 

^^ this ^^