Going to court is definitely scary. It means that you are going to be fighting for legal action in a case that you want fair compensation and a fair ruling for. To prepare yourself for this process, you should consider the following four tips:

1. Bring All Paperwork: You don't want to leave anything behind when you go to court, so be sure that you bring all paperwork you have involving your case. This includes police reports, medical documents, witness statements, and more. If you have a hard time keeping this together or you just want to ensure that it gets to court, it's best to bring submit all paperwork to your attorney as you get it. This way, it will be filed and your attorney can even use the details to better work your case when they need it. 
2. Bring a Friend or Family Member: Although you will have your attorney there with you to provide support, they will be busy presenting your case, so you might consider bringing along a friend or family member for more support. This is especially helpful if you are involved in an emotional case, such as one involving a wrongful death of a loved one or an injury that has drastically changed your life. 
3. Keep Your Whole Day Open: On the court date, you don't want to be focused on anything except for your case. If you make plans for after court and it goes really late, you could make mistakes simply because you are rushing to get back home. You don't want this type of situation to hurt your chances of fair compensation or a fair ruling. Besides, many times, there is a waiting period for you to even be presented before the judge that many people don't compensate for. 
4. Consider Driving Options: Most likely, the court is in the city, which means you are probably going to have a hard time finding a place to park or you will have to pay for parking, which can sometimes be high, especially parking close to court. For this reason, you might want to consider having someone drop you off or even take a taxi. You should definitely not drive if you are going to court to potentially have your license taken away since you won't be able to drive home if this is the ultimate decision of the judge.

When you consider these four tips, you can be sure that you are prepared for going to court, so the whole day can work out as smoothly as possible.