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The Intake Process for Car Accident Litigation
A lawyer who specializes in car accident litigation can help you determine how solid your case is and how the settlement may be worth. However, this is only possible when you have all the relevant information.
Discovery is the first step of a car accident case. In this phase attorneys and their teams exchange documents and ask each other questions under oath.
Documentation
A significant portion of the work involved in a car accident case is collecting documentation. This could include evidence such photographs, medical records, or witness statements. The more documentation that you have the more convincing your case will become.
A police report is the very first document you need. Typically, the police officer who comes to the scene of the accident will draft reports, and these will provide important information about how the crash occurred and who was at fault for the incident.
If required your attorney has to use an investigation report to collect additional evidence. For instance, if the incident occurred in a business or office, an employee working at the site might have recorded video footage of the incident. If this is the case, you must request a copy from the business.
You should also document the expenses you incur as a result of the accident. These could include medical bills and records of your treatment, receipts from medications rental car fees, in-home assistance or care transport costs, and many more. In addition, you should document any lost income as a result of your accident. You can use old tax returns and pay stubs.
If you are able to, request the names of witnesses to the accident as well. They can be important sources of information in your case, particularly in the event that they are able to be a witness in a trial. It's important to remember that witnesses could alter their narratives and forget specifics regarding the accident as time passes.
Intake and Investigation
If you've made an insurance claim with an company or have started an action against the at-fault driver, the intake process is essential to receive the full and fair amount of compensation for your crash injuries. Your attorney will start by reviewing your medical documents, as well as copies of accident reports and other evidence. They will also go to the scene of the crash to record and observe what they can.
This information will help them know the extent of your injuries both in terms of future and projected costs for your emotional and physical suffering. They will then review your existing and expected financial losses to estimate the total value of your case. The damages you incur could include not only your present and future medical expenses as well as lost income and property damage.
Your lawyer will also investigate the incident, including speaking with witnesses and reviewing all available evidence. They will also obtain driving and cell phone records of the drivers who were at fault to see how they used their vehicle during the time. This is particularly important if the collision involved an Uber or Lyft vehicle or any other evidence that suggests the driver was at work, as it could affect the ability of them to pay damages.
Additionally the lawyer may inquire about the defendant's criminal and traffic-related offenses in the discovery process. These details are generally not admissible, but they could be used to undermine the defendant's credibility in cross-examination.
Negotiating a Settlement
Once you have the medical records, you're able to begin settlement negotiation. The insurance company may make an initial offer that is less than what you requested in your letter. This is an opportunity to test the strength of your case. In your counteroffer it is crucial to emphasize the most important arguments you have to your advantage. For instance, you could argue the insurer was at fault and that there were severe injuries and expensive medical expenses. Negotiating back and forth will eventually result in an acceptable and reasonable amount.
A skilled attorney can successfully argue your claim's merits, including presenting evidence to prove your losses. This could include photos of the damage to your vehicle as well as a police report and witness testimony. We can determine the various elements of your claim, including loss of income along with pain and suffering as well as a police report.
If, at this point, the insurance company continues to refuse to provide a reasonable amount, we may choose to file a lawsuit in court. A trial typically lasts between one and two days, and is ruled on by jurors or a judge. If your case is settled prior to reaching this stage the process could last months. Alternatively, your attorney may be eligible to file a motion for summary judgment. This means claiming that all evidence is in your favor and arguing that it is impossible for the opposing side to prevail.
Filing an action
In the majority of car crash cases parties can settle their dispute outside of court. Our team will help you negotiate with the insurance company of the driver who caused the accident or directly with the party who is at fault. If an agreement is not reached, our attorneys will file a suit against the defendant. The Complaint contains your claims as well as allegations regarding the accident, and explains why you are entitled to compensation. The defendant will be served the Complaint and given a specific amount of time to respond.
The discovery phase is when our attorneys and the defendant will begin to exchange documents and other materials while asking questions through interrogatories or depositions. Our team will ask the defendant's attorney questions regarding their perspective on events, including what they believe happened, how they believe it took place and what injuries you've suffered. We will also seek out expert opinions that support our position.
During the discovery phase, your lawyer could prepare legal documents referred to as motions with the court for the decision of the judge. These could include requests to the court to block certain evidence or to schedule the date for a trial. It can take up to one year for the investigation process to be completed and a trial date established. It is imperative to speak with an experienced Long Island auto accident law firms accident attorney as early as you can in the process.
A lawyer who specializes in car accident litigation can help you determine how solid your case is and how the settlement may be worth. However, this is only possible when you have all the relevant information.
Discovery is the first step of a car accident case. In this phase attorneys and their teams exchange documents and ask each other questions under oath.
Documentation
A significant portion of the work involved in a car accident case is collecting documentation. This could include evidence such photographs, medical records, or witness statements. The more documentation that you have the more convincing your case will become.
A police report is the very first document you need. Typically, the police officer who comes to the scene of the accident will draft reports, and these will provide important information about how the crash occurred and who was at fault for the incident.
If required your attorney has to use an investigation report to collect additional evidence. For instance, if the incident occurred in a business or office, an employee working at the site might have recorded video footage of the incident. If this is the case, you must request a copy from the business.
You should also document the expenses you incur as a result of the accident. These could include medical bills and records of your treatment, receipts from medications rental car fees, in-home assistance or care transport costs, and many more. In addition, you should document any lost income as a result of your accident. You can use old tax returns and pay stubs.
If you are able to, request the names of witnesses to the accident as well. They can be important sources of information in your case, particularly in the event that they are able to be a witness in a trial. It's important to remember that witnesses could alter their narratives and forget specifics regarding the accident as time passes.
Intake and Investigation
If you've made an insurance claim with an company or have started an action against the at-fault driver, the intake process is essential to receive the full and fair amount of compensation for your crash injuries. Your attorney will start by reviewing your medical documents, as well as copies of accident reports and other evidence. They will also go to the scene of the crash to record and observe what they can.
This information will help them know the extent of your injuries both in terms of future and projected costs for your emotional and physical suffering. They will then review your existing and expected financial losses to estimate the total value of your case. The damages you incur could include not only your present and future medical expenses as well as lost income and property damage.
Your lawyer will also investigate the incident, including speaking with witnesses and reviewing all available evidence. They will also obtain driving and cell phone records of the drivers who were at fault to see how they used their vehicle during the time. This is particularly important if the collision involved an Uber or Lyft vehicle or any other evidence that suggests the driver was at work, as it could affect the ability of them to pay damages.
Additionally the lawyer may inquire about the defendant's criminal and traffic-related offenses in the discovery process. These details are generally not admissible, but they could be used to undermine the defendant's credibility in cross-examination.
Negotiating a Settlement
Once you have the medical records, you're able to begin settlement negotiation. The insurance company may make an initial offer that is less than what you requested in your letter. This is an opportunity to test the strength of your case. In your counteroffer it is crucial to emphasize the most important arguments you have to your advantage. For instance, you could argue the insurer was at fault and that there were severe injuries and expensive medical expenses. Negotiating back and forth will eventually result in an acceptable and reasonable amount.
A skilled attorney can successfully argue your claim's merits, including presenting evidence to prove your losses. This could include photos of the damage to your vehicle as well as a police report and witness testimony. We can determine the various elements of your claim, including loss of income along with pain and suffering as well as a police report.
If, at this point, the insurance company continues to refuse to provide a reasonable amount, we may choose to file a lawsuit in court. A trial typically lasts between one and two days, and is ruled on by jurors or a judge. If your case is settled prior to reaching this stage the process could last months. Alternatively, your attorney may be eligible to file a motion for summary judgment. This means claiming that all evidence is in your favor and arguing that it is impossible for the opposing side to prevail.
Filing an action
In the majority of car crash cases parties can settle their dispute outside of court. Our team will help you negotiate with the insurance company of the driver who caused the accident or directly with the party who is at fault. If an agreement is not reached, our attorneys will file a suit against the defendant. The Complaint contains your claims as well as allegations regarding the accident, and explains why you are entitled to compensation. The defendant will be served the Complaint and given a specific amount of time to respond.
The discovery phase is when our attorneys and the defendant will begin to exchange documents and other materials while asking questions through interrogatories or depositions. Our team will ask the defendant's attorney questions regarding their perspective on events, including what they believe happened, how they believe it took place and what injuries you've suffered. We will also seek out expert opinions that support our position.
During the discovery phase, your lawyer could prepare legal documents referred to as motions with the court for the decision of the judge. These could include requests to the court to block certain evidence or to schedule the date for a trial. It can take up to one year for the investigation process to be completed and a trial date established. It is imperative to speak with an experienced Long Island auto accident law firms accident attorney as early as you can in the process.
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