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The Intake Process for Car Accident Litigation

A lawyer with experience in the field of car accident litigation can help you determine the strength of your case and what settlement amount you might get. This is only possible if all the information you need is available.

The first step in a car crash lawsuit is known as discovery. In this stage, attorneys and their teams will exchange documents and discuss questions under oath.

Documentation

The majority of the work that goes into a car accident case is collecting documentation. This may include evidence like photographs, medical records or witness statements. The more documentation that you have, the more convincing your case will become.

The first document you should have is a report from the police. Typically the police officer who comes to the scene of the accident will prepare an investigation report. This will provide crucial information on what happened and who was at fault for the incident.

Your attorney may also make use of the report of a law enforcement officer to pursue additional evidence, if needed. If the incident occurred at the workplace, for example employees may have recorded video footage. If this is the case, request a copy of the video from the business.

Document any expenses you incurred in the aftermath of the accident. Record any costs you incur due to. This could include medical bills and records of your treatment, receipts from medications rental car costs and in-home care or assistance as well as transportation costs. It is important to record the loss of income due to your accident. This could include old pay slips and tax returns.

If you are able, obtain the names of any witnesses to the incident as well. These witnesses can be valuable sources of information for your case, especially if they are able to be present at trial. It's important to keep in mind that witnesses may change their accounts and forget details about the incident over time.

Intake and Investigation

If you have made an insurance claim with an firm or are beginning an action against the at-fault driver, the intake process is crucial to getting the full and fair amount of compensation for your crash injuries. Your attorney will begin by looking over your medical records and then obtaining copies of accident reports as well as other evidence. They will also visit the site of the accident to take note of what they can.

This information will help them know the extent of your injuries as well as the future and anticipated costs for your emotional and physical suffering. They will also review your financial losses to estimate the value of your case. Your damages can include not just your current and future medical expenses but also income loss and property damage.

Your lawyer will also investigate the incident, including speaking with witnesses and reviewing any available evidence. They will also gather the driver at fault's driving records and phone records to determine how they used their vehicle at the time of the accident. This is especially crucial if the crash involved an Uber or Lyft vehicle, or any other indication that the driver was at work, as this could impact the ability of them to pay damages.

As part of the discovery procedure, your lawyer will also inquire about the defendant's traffic and criminal offence records. Generally speaking, these facts are not admissible in court, however they could be helpful to impeach the defendant's credibility in cross-examination.

The process of negotiating a settlement

Once you have the medical records after which your lawyer can start negotiations for settlement. The insurance company is likely to make an initial offer that is less than the amount you demanded in your letter. This is a strategy to see how strong your case. In your counteroffer, it is important to highlight the strongest points you have to your advantage. For example, that the insurer was in the wrong and that there were serious injuries as well as significant medical expenses. Negotiating back and forth could eventually lead to an equitable and reasonable amount.

A skilled lawyer for accidents can effectively argue for your claim's merits, by presenting evidence to justify your losses. This may include photos of the damage to your car along with a police report as well as witness testimony. We also know how to calculate the value of different elements of your claim, including loss of income, suffering and pain.

If, at this point, the insurance company refuses to provide a reasonable amount, we have the option to bring a lawsuit to court. A trial usually lasts about two or three days and is supervised by a judge (called a bench trial) or jurors. If your case settles before this point it could take a few months. Your attorney may be capable of filing a motion for summary judgement. This is where you present all the evidence to your advantage and arguing that it is impossible for firm the opposing side to win.

Filing a Lawsuit

In the majority of car accident instances, parties can settle their dispute without going to court. Our team will work to help you negotiate an agreement with the other driver's insurance company or directly with the at-fault party. If an agreement is not reached the lawyers of our firm will start an action against the defendant. The complaint contains your claims and allegations regarding the accident, and explains why you are entitled to compensation. The defendant will be served with the Complaint and given a certain amount of time to respond.

During the discovery phase, our lawyers will exchange documents and other evidence with the defendant and ask questions via interrogatories or depositions. Our team will ask the defendant's attorney questions regarding their perspective on the events, such as the circumstances under which they believe the crash occurred and the injuries you've suffered. We will also look for experts to back our claims.

During the discovery process, your lawyer could make legal motions to the court to a judge's decision on. This may include requests for the court to exclude certain evidence or to schedule an appointment for trial. It can take a year or more to complete the discovery process and set a trial date for your case. It is crucial to talk with an experienced Long Island auto accident law firms accident attorney as early as you can in the process.

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