Do you know what you're doing if you don't have a lawyer? I'm not telling you what to do, but I'm telling you what you are doing if you do not need a lawyer. You must follow all the rules of civil procedure. You must understand all the nuances of defenses and arguments, and you must be able to navigate the legal system. In workers' compensation courts, there are certain rules and there are certain rules in civil courts as well as criminal courts. If you can master all that and have the confidence to handle a judge and opposing counsel and the vast resources that insurance companies have when they hire lawyers, then you are prepared to go to trial. If you have any questions, please call Schwartz Law Firm. We'll be happy to discuss.