Is It Worth Suing Your Employer?
Is It Worth Suing Your Employer?
If you have experienced valid misconduct at work, you might be considering a lawsuit. But is this really worth it? What if you lose your case? What if you spend all that time and energy on a lawsuit, only to suffer defeat? These are common concerns for all plaintiffs – and not just those suing their employers. However, there are many reasons you should take legal action and strive for justice – especially if your employer has committed serious misconduct such as sexual harassment. The good news is that you won’t be alone in your fight. You can get help from a variety of Louisville sexual harassment attorneys and strive for the best possible outcome. These Jefferson county sexual harassment attorneys will listen carefully to your unique situation during a consultation before recommending the best course of action. With their assistance, you can increase your chances of success when suing your employer.Many Lawyers Operate on a Contingency BasisFirst of all, it’s worth mentioning that many attorneys offer to receive payment on a contingency basis. This means that you only pay your attorney if you win a settlement. After winning your lawsuit, your lawyer will simply take their payment from your total settlement amount. This means that there’s really not much risk for you, and you can confidently sue your employer without worrying about losing too much money.Most Cases Are Settled Out of CourtYou also need to consider the fact that most cases are settled out of court1. In fact, over 90% of all civil cases end with settlements. This means that you will probably not face a lengthy, tiresome trial in which you will be forced to prove that your harassment actually occurred. Your employer and their insurance company will probably just offer you a financial settlement to avoid a trial. This means that you also don’t really need to worry about the stressful nature of a trial. The Government is On Your Side
Seal of the EEOC; image courtesy of U.S. Government via Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org
https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2020/11/18/why-are-most-civil-lawsuits-settled-before-trial/
https://www.eeoc.gov/harassment
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