Preview Questions Personal Injury Lawyer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How does a personal injury lawyer address the issue of "pre-existing conditions" when researching medical records for a case?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Ignore pre-existing conditions entirely, assuming they are irrelevant to the case

Present the pre-existing condition as the primary cause of injury, regardless of the defendant's involvement

Identify and differentiate between pre-existing conditions and injuries caused by the defendant's actions to establish causation and damages

Assume the pre-existing condition is the sole cause of the injury to minimize damages

Question 2: How should a personal injury lawyer handle the opposing party's use of delay tactics during settlement negotiations?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Remain firm, set clear deadlines, and emphasize the importance of resolving the case efficiently

Give in to the delay tactics and extend the negotiation period to accommodate the opposing party

Ignore the delay tactics and hope the case resolves on its own

Agree to delay the case further if the opposing party requests additional time

Question 3: How should a personal injury lawyer assess whether a case is suitable for settlement?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By evaluating the potential settlement amount versus the cost and time involved in litigation

By assuming that a settlement is the best option without considering case strength

By focusing solely on the client's desired settlement figure

By avoiding settlements and pushing the case to trial automatically

Question 4: What is the appropriate response when a client wants to settle a case despite the lawyer believing a trial could yield a higher award?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Explain the risks and benefits of settlement versus trial and respect the client's decision after providing all information

Advise the client to settle and promise them that the settlement terms will be better than the trial outcome

Ignore the client's preference and push forward with trial, regardless of their wishes

Settle the case immediately to avoid the hassle of trial, even if it is not in the client's best interest

Question 5: What is the importance of "BATNA" (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) in settlement negotiations?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

It only applies to negotiations involving multiple defendants

It provides a benchmark for the lawyer to evaluate the fairness of settlement offers and decide whether to proceed

It provides leverage by setting an upper limit to settlement offers

It is irrelevant in personal injury cases, as settlements are always preferable

Question 6: How should a Personal Injury Lawyer address discrepancies between medical records and the client's testimony?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Rely solely on the client's version of events and disregard medical records

Ignore the discrepancies and proceed with the client's testimony

Investigate the discrepancies by consulting with medical experts and cross-checking all records

Accept the discrepancies as minor and continue with the case