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The Intake Process for Car Accident Litigation
A lawyer with expertise in the field of car accident litigation can help you determine how strong your case is and also how the settlement might be worth. This is only possible if all the information you need is available.
Discovery is the first step of a car accident case. In this phase, attorneys and their teams exchange documents and discuss questions under the oath.
Documentation
A significant portion of the work that goes into a car accident case is collecting evidence. This could include evidence such as medical records, photos or witness statements. The more documentation that you have, the more convincing your case will become.
The first piece of documentation you need is a report from the police. Typically, the police officer who comes to the scene of the accident will prepare a report, and this will contain important information about what happened and who was at fault for the incident.
If needed your attorney has to use a police report to gather additional evidence. If the incident occurred in a place of business for instance an employee could have recorded video footage. If this is the situation, the tape should be requested from the business as soon as possible.
Note any costs you have incurred because of the accident. Record any costs you incur due to. These could include medical bills as well as records of your treatment, receipts from medication, rental car charges and in-home care or assistance, transportation costs and more. Also, you should document any income lost due to your injury. This can include old pay stubs, as well as tax returns.
If you are able to, request the names of any witnesses to the auto accident lawsuit as well. These people may be able to give valuable information, especially if are able to have them testify in court. However, it's important to remember that witnesses can alter their stories over time and they may forget details about the accident.
Intake and Investigation
The intake process is critical in obtaining an adequate amount of settlement for your accident-related injuries regardless of whether you've filed an insurance claim or are suing the at-fault party. Your lawyer will begin by reviewing your medical documents, as well as copies of accident reports and other evidence. They will also visit and document the scene of the accident.
This will allow them to assess the severity of the injuries you've sustained in terms of cost and projections for your emotional or physical suffering. They will then review your financial losses to determine the worth of your case. The damages could include not only your present and future medical expenses but also lost income and property damage.
Your lawyer will also conduct an investigation by interviewing witnesses and analyzing all the available evidence. They will also gather the driver who was at fault and their driving cell phone records to see what they were doing with their vehicle at the time of the collision. This is especially important in the event that there was a collision that involved an Uber or Lyft vehicle or any other indication that the driver worked while on the clock.
As part of the process of discovery Your lawyer will inquire about the defendant's criminal and traffic conviction records. These details are generally not admissible, but can be used to undermine the credibility of the defendant during cross-examination.
The process of negotiating a settlement
Once you have received the medical records, you're able to begin settlement negotiations. Initially the insurance company will present an offer which is usually significantly lower than the amount you have requested in the letter. This is a method to determine the credibility of your argument. In the counteroffer, it is crucial to emphasize the most important arguments you have in your favor - for example, the insured was fully at the fault, and that you suffered serious injuries that resulted in the highest medical costs. Negotiating back and forth could eventually lead to an acceptable and reasonable amount.
An experienced accident lawyer can successfully argue your claim's merits, by presenting evidence to justify your losses. This could include photographs of the car's damage along with a police report as well as witness testimony. We can calculate the various components of your claim, including lost income as well as pain and suffering, and police reports.
If the insurance company refuses to pay an acceptable amount at the moment, we can bring a lawsuit. A trial usually lasts about two or three days and is supervised by an individual judge (called a bench trial) or by a jury. If your case settles prior to this stage, it can take several months. Your attorney may also be able file a summary motion for judgment. This involves arguing that all evidence is in your favor, and arguing that it is impossible for the opposition to win.
Filing an action
In the majority of car crash cases parties can settle their disputes outside of court. Our team will work to assist you in negotiating a settlement with the insurance company or directly with the party at fault. However, if there is no agreement the lawyers of our firm will start a lawsuit against the defendant. The Complaint will outline your assertions and allegations regarding the circumstances of the crash and the reason you should be compensated. The defendant is served the Complaint, and given a specified amount of time to answer.
During the discovery phase, our attorneys will share documents and other material with the defendant, while asking questions via interrogatories or depositions. Our team will ask the defendant's attorney questions regarding their interpretation of events, including what they believe happened during the crash, as well as how they think it occurred and the injuries you've sustained. We will also search for experts to back our position.
During the discovery phase, your lawyer can prepare legal documents referred to as motions to the court for a decision by a judge. This could mean asking the court to omit evidence or set a trial date. It could take up to one year for the discovery process to be completed and a trial date to be set. It is essential to speak with an experienced Long Island auto accident attorney as early as possible during the process.
A lawyer with expertise in the field of car accident litigation can help you determine how strong your case is and also how the settlement might be worth. This is only possible if all the information you need is available.
Discovery is the first step of a car accident case. In this phase, attorneys and their teams exchange documents and discuss questions under the oath.
Documentation
A significant portion of the work that goes into a car accident case is collecting evidence. This could include evidence such as medical records, photos or witness statements. The more documentation that you have, the more convincing your case will become.
The first piece of documentation you need is a report from the police. Typically, the police officer who comes to the scene of the accident will prepare a report, and this will contain important information about what happened and who was at fault for the incident.
If needed your attorney has to use a police report to gather additional evidence. If the incident occurred in a place of business for instance an employee could have recorded video footage. If this is the situation, the tape should be requested from the business as soon as possible.
Note any costs you have incurred because of the accident. Record any costs you incur due to. These could include medical bills as well as records of your treatment, receipts from medication, rental car charges and in-home care or assistance, transportation costs and more. Also, you should document any income lost due to your injury. This can include old pay stubs, as well as tax returns.
If you are able to, request the names of any witnesses to the auto accident lawsuit as well. These people may be able to give valuable information, especially if are able to have them testify in court. However, it's important to remember that witnesses can alter their stories over time and they may forget details about the accident.
Intake and Investigation
The intake process is critical in obtaining an adequate amount of settlement for your accident-related injuries regardless of whether you've filed an insurance claim or are suing the at-fault party. Your lawyer will begin by reviewing your medical documents, as well as copies of accident reports and other evidence. They will also visit and document the scene of the accident.
This will allow them to assess the severity of the injuries you've sustained in terms of cost and projections for your emotional or physical suffering. They will then review your financial losses to determine the worth of your case. The damages could include not only your present and future medical expenses but also lost income and property damage.
Your lawyer will also conduct an investigation by interviewing witnesses and analyzing all the available evidence. They will also gather the driver who was at fault and their driving cell phone records to see what they were doing with their vehicle at the time of the collision. This is especially important in the event that there was a collision that involved an Uber or Lyft vehicle or any other indication that the driver worked while on the clock.
As part of the process of discovery Your lawyer will inquire about the defendant's criminal and traffic conviction records. These details are generally not admissible, but can be used to undermine the credibility of the defendant during cross-examination.
The process of negotiating a settlement
Once you have received the medical records, you're able to begin settlement negotiations. Initially the insurance company will present an offer which is usually significantly lower than the amount you have requested in the letter. This is a method to determine the credibility of your argument. In the counteroffer, it is crucial to emphasize the most important arguments you have in your favor - for example, the insured was fully at the fault, and that you suffered serious injuries that resulted in the highest medical costs. Negotiating back and forth could eventually lead to an acceptable and reasonable amount.
An experienced accident lawyer can successfully argue your claim's merits, by presenting evidence to justify your losses. This could include photographs of the car's damage along with a police report as well as witness testimony. We can calculate the various components of your claim, including lost income as well as pain and suffering, and police reports.
If the insurance company refuses to pay an acceptable amount at the moment, we can bring a lawsuit. A trial usually lasts about two or three days and is supervised by an individual judge (called a bench trial) or by a jury. If your case settles prior to this stage, it can take several months. Your attorney may also be able file a summary motion for judgment. This involves arguing that all evidence is in your favor, and arguing that it is impossible for the opposition to win.
Filing an action
In the majority of car crash cases parties can settle their disputes outside of court. Our team will work to assist you in negotiating a settlement with the insurance company or directly with the party at fault. However, if there is no agreement the lawyers of our firm will start a lawsuit against the defendant. The Complaint will outline your assertions and allegations regarding the circumstances of the crash and the reason you should be compensated. The defendant is served the Complaint, and given a specified amount of time to answer.
During the discovery phase, our attorneys will share documents and other material with the defendant, while asking questions via interrogatories or depositions. Our team will ask the defendant's attorney questions regarding their interpretation of events, including what they believe happened during the crash, as well as how they think it occurred and the injuries you've sustained. We will also search for experts to back our position.
During the discovery phase, your lawyer can prepare legal documents referred to as motions to the court for a decision by a judge. This could mean asking the court to omit evidence or set a trial date. It could take up to one year for the discovery process to be completed and a trial date to be set. It is essential to speak with an experienced Long Island auto accident attorney as early as possible during the process.
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