It’s no surprise that Hollywood loves legal stories – after all, criminal cases and injury lawsuits make for good drama. What they don’t seem to love, however, is realism.

There are some great movies based on important personal injury suits, including “Erin Brockovich,” “Philadelphia,” “A Civil Action,” and “Class Action.” But they don’t necessarily give a practical picture of what a personal injury suit actually entails.

That’s unfortunate, because a personal injury lawsuit is often the best way to get compensation when others violate your legal rights. So here, we attempt to dispel five movie myths and set the record straight.

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