Preview Questions Personal Injury Lawyer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: When negotiating a settlement, how should a personal injury lawyer deal with the opposing party offering a lump sum settlement that does not account for future medical expenses?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Accept the lump sum and advise the client to seek separate financing for future medical bills

Disregard future medical expenses and focus solely on the immediate settlement amount

Ensure that the lump sum includes adequate provision for future medical needs or negotiate a structured settlement to cover these costs

Agree to the lump sum without consulting medical experts to assess future costs

Question 2: When representing a client in a complex personal injury case, what strategy should a lawyer use to gather evidence?

Which action should you take?

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Use a combination of expert testimony, medical records, witness statements, and accident reconstruction experts

Focus on one type of evidence, such as witness testimony, and ignore others

Gather only documents that support the client's case, disregarding conflicting evidence

Collect evidence only from the client's perspective and not from the defendant's side

Question 3: What is the difference between a personal injury claim based on negligence and one based on strict liability?

Which action should you take?

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Negligence cases do not require proof of injury, while strict liability does

Strict liability applies only to property damage, while negligence applies to personal injury

A negligence claim requires proof of fault, while strict liability holds the defendant liable regardless of fault

Strict liability cases are easier to win, and negligence cases are always difficult

Question 4: What is the best approach when a client insists on rejecting a fair settlement offer?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Agree with the client's decision without providing further explanation

Tell the client that their decision is final and should not be questioned

Ignore the client's wishes and proceed with rejecting the offer

Explain the rationale behind the offer, discuss the risks of rejecting it, and ensure the client understands the consequences

Question 5: What type of medical records is most relevant for establishing causation in a personal injury case?

Which action should you take?

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Only emergency room records from the time of the incident

Any medical records available for the plaintiff, without regard to relevance

Records that document the plaintiff's condition before and after the injury, including diagnostic tests, treatment plans, and expert opinions

Records that only show the injury at the time of the accident

Question 6: What is the role of a "BATNA" (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) in personal injury settlements?

Which action should you take?

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It helps the lawyer assess the case's value relative to the likelihood of success at trial and sets a baseline for negotiations

It ensures that the client always accepts the first settlement offer

It allows the lawyer to abandon negotiations and proceed directly to trial

It sets a target settlement amount without considering other factors