Why I Think You Need An Attorney

Some of you who have been reading my blog for a while know that I wanted to go to law school. I may never get to pursue that dream due to my personal finances but I learned a lot about the legal system over the last few years. I was recently involved in a civil case related to an auto accident I was in. We never went to court and settled the case in arbitration.

Due to injuries I sustained in the accident I had to have back surgery and shoulder surgery. The other party paid to fix my vehicle, for both of my surgeries, a small amount of pain and suffering, and no lost future earnings. I live with back pain that exist every hour of every day of my life. I also have intermittent shoulder pain that is sometimes severe.

I tell you this to understand where I am coming from. I have witnessed first hand how this system works and why the services of an attorney are vital. Our legal system has huge flaws. I also know that with its flaws compared to what people have in other countries it is the best in the world.

It sucks that you need a $200/hr attorney when you have a problem that needs to be rectified in the court system. I also know that without one I would have not been able to afford the over $250,000 of medical care that gave me the somewhat limited mobility I enjoy now.

If you know me, you probably think "he looks fine to me" but if you have known me a long time you notice the difference. Those closest to me know it more than anyone else.

This video show that when you are involved in a criminal matter your very freedom is at stake and the services of an attorney are vital. What surprised me most is that anything you say to the police can be used AGAINST you but it CANNOT be used FOR you.

This video is long and I urge you to watch Part 1 AND Part 2. Part 1 is from the perspective of a law professor and former defense attorney and Part 2 is from the perspective of a police officer and 3L law student.