While big verdicts and settlements can be impressive, a tell-tale sign of a highly skilled litigator and trial lawyer is knowing how to navigate the legal process, while being able to effectively tell the “human” story of each client. The importance of skillfully presenting how dramatically their lives have been changed by the injuries or the loss of a loved one cannot be underestimated. The “value” in each case is determined by the gravity of the personal “losses” suffered.

Settling a case for millions is not necessarily a big accomplishment — not when the defendant is clearly at fault and not when the client has undisputed suffered life-altering injuries. That type of case settles for millions because a large verdict is very likely.

Attorneys who only tell you that they’ve settled cases for millions are trying to impress you while, in reality, that alone does not speak to their litigation skills. Their clients may have deserved that money and perhaps more, and would have received it with the help of any competent injury lawyer because the evidence was indisputable.

Achieving a jury verdict for millions when liability and damages are disputed — now that is a big deal. It takes an experienced, determined and skilled lawyer to prevail for a client when the defendant disputes both the facts and damages or when the evidence is not clear. It’s a real achievement to win those cases.

There are few personal injury law firms in the state that can claim they have tried in excess of 250 jury trials. Traut Firm has successfully done precisely that.