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The Intake Process for Car Accident Litigation

A lawyer who has experience in the field of car accident litigation will be able to assist you determine the potential strength of your case and how much settlement you could receive. However this is only possible when you have all the information needed.

Discovery is the first stage of a car accident case. During this phase attorneys and their teams exchange documents and discuss their respective cases under oath.

Documentation

The majority of the work involved in a car accident case is collecting documentation. This could include evidence such photographs, medical records or witness statements. Generally speaking, the more evidence you have to back your claim the more convincing your argument will be.

A law enforcement report is the primary document you need. The police officer who arrives at the scene of an accident will usually prepare a report. It will provide important information regarding the coatesville morton auto accident lawsuit Accident Attorney - vimeo.com, as well as who was responsible for it.

Your attorney may also make use of the report of a law enforcement officer to seek additional evidence if required. For instance, if an incident occurred at a company the employee who worked at that location might have recorded video footage of the incident. If this is the case, ask for a copy of the footage from the company.

You should also record any expenses you incurred in the aftermath of the accident. This could include medical bills and records for your treatment, receipts for medicines, rental car fees, in-home care or assistance expenses for transportation, and many more. Additionally, you must note any income loss because of your accident. You can use tax returns and pay stubs.

If you are able to, request the names of witnesses to the accident as well. They might be able to give valuable information, especially if can convince them to appear in court. It is important to keep in mind that witnesses may alter their stories and forget details about the incident over time.

Intake and Investigation

The intake process is essential in obtaining fair compensation for your injuries from an accident, whether you have submitted an insurance claim or are suing the at-fault party. Your attorney will begin by examining your medical records and then obtaining copies of accident reports as well as other evidence. They will also visit the scene of the accident to document and observe what they can.

This will help them to assess the severity of the injuries you've suffered as well as the future and current costs for your physical or emotional suffering. Then, they will look at your current and future financial losses to determine the worth of your case. Your damages can comprise not only your current and future medical expenses, but also lost income and property damage.

Your lawyer will also investigate and interview witnesses and analyzing all the available evidence. They will also take the driver who was at fault and their driving cell phone records to see how they were using their vehicle at the time of the crash. This is particularly important if there was a collision involving an Uber or Lyft car or any other evidence that suggests the driver was on the clock.

In addition to this your lawyer will also ask questions about the defendant's criminal and traffic convictions during the discovery process. These details are typically not admissible, but can be used to undermine the credibility of the defendant during cross-examination.

Negotiating a Settlement

After you have obtained the medical records, your lawyer can begin negotiations for settlement. The insurance company will often make an initial offer that is much lower than the amount you requested in your letter. This is a method to test the strength of your case. In the counteroffer, you must be important to emphasize the strongest points in your favor - for example, that the insured was completely at the fault and that you sustained severe injuries with high medical expenses. Negotiating back and forth will eventually result in a fair and reasonable amount.

An experienced attorney can successfully argue the benefits of your claim, including presenting evidence that supports your losses. This could include photos of car damage, police reports and witness testimony. We can calculate various elements of your claim such as loss of income along with pain and suffering as well as a police reports.

If, at this point, the insurance company is still refusing to offer a fair amount, we have the option to bring a lawsuit to court. A trial typically lasts between one and two days, and is heard either by either a judge or jury. If your case is settled before reaching this stage, the process can take months. Your attorney may also be able to file a summary motion for judgment. This means presenting all of the evidence in your favor and arguing that it is impossible for the other side to prevail.

Filing a Lawsuit

In the majority of cases involving car accidents parties can settle their dispute out of court. Our team will assist you in negotiating a settlement with the insurance company of the other driver company or directly with the party at fault. However, if an agreement is not reached, our lawyers will bring a lawsuit against the defendant. The Complaint will list your claims and details about the circumstances of the crash and why you are entitled to compensation. The defendant will be served the Complaint and given a specified time frame to respond.

The discovery phase is the time when our attorneys and the defendant will begin to exchange documents and other evidence while asking questions through interrogatories or depositions. Our team will be asking questions to the lawyer representing the defendant about their perspective on the events, including what injuries you've suffered and how they believe it happened. We will also seek expert opinions that support our position.

During the discovery phase, your lawyer can make legal documents known as motions to the court to be decided by the judge. This can include requesting the court to exclude evidence or schedule a trial. It could take a full year or more to complete the discovery process and set the trial date for your case. This is why it's important to partner with an experienced Long Island car accident attorney early in the process.

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