Yes, there are many costs associated with filing a lawsuit. First, the filing and jury fees themselves are approximately $600. Second, there are costs associated with the discovery process that include subpoenaing records, depositions, investigation costs, and possible mediation costs — all before even getting to trial. Only 2%-3% of lawsuits actually go to trial and reach a verdict. However, when a case does go before a jury, numerous other costs will accrue, including preparing exhibits and expert fees. Despite the additional costs associated with lawsuits, in our experience, injured cyclists almost always walk away with more money after filing a lawsuit than they would have without filing a lawsuit. This is because insurance companies will often not make their top offer until after a lawsuit is filed.
