I would like to file a civil suit against a large corporation, and would like to offer an award for information to someone who gives me enough info.
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I would like to file a civil suit against a large corporation, and would like to offer an award for information to someone who gives me enough info.
I would like to file a personal injury lawsuit against a large corporation, and would like to offer a reward for information to someone who gives me enough info (or evidence) so that I can file suit (i.e. get a personal injury attorney to represent me on contingency). I know it seems a little strange, but there are folks unknown to me who have more information on this than I do. What types of reward(s) can I offer and not offer in the State of California and/or Orange County?
Asked on May 24, 2009 under Personal Injury, California
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I think you need to leave things like this in your personal injury attorney's hands. If there is anything at all to your case, I think you will be able to find someone who will take the case on contingency and do the investigating from the start. You may want to work with a local injury lawyer, which may mean locating an Orange County personal injury attorney.
One of the problems with offering a reward for information is that it often ends up bringing in bogus information, for people just looking to take advantage. Another is that the money can become a problem, if the person is a trial witness, because the other side's attorney will use that to make them look bad. And if the reward offer isn't set up properly, you might end up having to pay good money for nothing.
Remember that large corporations have lots of eyes and ears. An attorney will have more experience at gathering facts without attracting too much attention.
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