When the case goes to Court, you will be represented by Senior Counsel, Junior Counsel as well as one of the members of McMahon Goldrick Solicitors experienced litigation team.
Your Counsel will lead you through your evidence in Court. When this has been completed, the Defendant’s Counsel will cross examine your evidence. The Judge may also have some questions. After completion of your evidence, the evidence of any other witnesses will be taken in the same way.
When all witnesses have been heard, Counsel for each side will make any relevant points noted to the Court and the Judge will make his/her decision. The case may be adjourned on occasion to allow the Judge time to make his/her decision. When the Judge delivers a decision, if he/she decides in your favour, he/she will make an award of damages as compensation.
Either party may Appeal the Decision of the Court. An Appeal can be brought against the Judgement on Liability (whether the Defendant was to blame) or on the amount of the Award. There are strict timeframes and procedures for Appeals.
