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9 Lessons Your Parents Taught You About Auto Accident Claim

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The Intake Process for Car auto accident attorneys Litigation

A lawyer who specializes in litigation involving car accidents can help you determine how strong your case is, and how the settlement might be worth. This is only possible when all the information you need is available.

The first step in a lawsuit involving a car accident is known as discovery. During this phase attorneys and their teams exchange documents and discuss questions under an oath.

Documentation

Documentation is a large component of an auto accident. This could include evidence such as photos, medical records or witness statements. In general, the more evidence you can provide to support your claim the more convincing your claim will be.

The first document you need is a law enforcement report. Typically the police officer who arrives at the scene of the accident will write reports, and these will give important details about how the crash occurred and who was responsible for the incident.

Your attorney can also use the law enforcement report to pursue additional evidence if required. For instance, if the incident occurred at a company or office, an employee working at the location might have recorded footage of the incident. If that's the case, the tape must be requested from the business as soon as possible.

Note any costs you have incurred in the aftermath of the accident. Document any expenses you incurred due to. This can include medical bills and records for your treatment, receipts for medications, rental car fees and in-home assistance or care transport costs, and much more. Additionally, you must record any income loss as a result of your accident. You can use your old tax returns and pay stubs.

It is also advisable to obtain the names of witnesses. They may be able to provide important information, especially if are able to get them to give evidence in court. However, it is important to keep in mind that witnesses can alter their stories over time and may forget details of the accident.

Intake and Investigation

If you've filed an insurance claim with an firm or are beginning legal action against a negligent driver, the process of intake is crucial to getting full and fair compensation for the accident injuries. Your lawyer will begin by looking through your medical documents, as well as copies of accident reports, and other evidence. They will also go to and document the scene of the accident.

This information will allow them to assess the severity of injuries you have suffered as well as the future and current costs for your physical or emotional suffering. They will then review your existing and expected financial losses to determine the total value of your case. The damages could not be limited to just future and present medical expenses, but also your loss of income and property damage.

Your lawyer will also conduct an investigation by interviewing witnesses and analyzing all the available evidence. They will also collect data from the cell phone and driving records of the drivers at fault to determine how they operated their vehicle at the time. This is particularly important when there was a collision that involved an Uber or Lyft car, or any other indication that the driver was on the clock.

Additionally your lawyer will also inquire about the defendant's previous criminal and traffic offence history in the discovery process. These details are generally not admissible, however they can be used to undermine the credibility of the defendant during cross-examination.

The process of negotiating a settlement

After you've obtained the medical documents after which your lawyer can start negotiations for settlement. The insurance company will typically make an initial offer that is much lower than the amount you demanded in your letter. This is an opportunity to determine the strength of your case. In the counteroffer, it's important to emphasize the strongest arguments in your favor, for example, the insured was at fault and that you suffered serious injuries that resulted in the highest medical costs. Eventually, the back and forth negotiation will result in an amount that is fair and reasonable.

A skilled accident lawyer can successfully argue your claim's merits including presenting proof to support your losses. This could include photos of the car damage, police reports and witness testimony. We have the ability to calculate the various components of your claim like loss of income, pain and suffering and police report.

If the insurance company is unwilling to pay a reasonable amount at the moment, we can make a claim. A trial typically lasts up to two days and is supervised by a judge (called a bench trial) or by jurors. If your case is settled prior to this stage it could take several months. Your lawyer may also be able file a summary motion to dismiss. This means claiming that all evidence is in your favor, and arguing that it is impossible for the opponent to win.

Filing a Lawsuit

In a majority of cases involving car accidents parties are able to resolve their disputes outside of court. Our team can help you negotiate with the insurance company of the other driver or directly with the person who was at fault. If an agreement is not reached our lawyers will start a lawsuit against the defendant. The Complaint will outline your claims and allegations regarding how the crash occurred and why you deserve compensation. The defendant will be served the Complaint and given a specific amount of time to respond to it.

During the discovery phase, our attorneys will exchange documents and other information with the defendant, while asking questions through interrogatories and depositions. Our team will ask questions to the lawyer representing the defendant about their view of the events, including what injuries you have suffered and how they believe it took place. We will also seek expert opinions that enforce our position.

During the discovery stage, your lawyer will file legal documents known as motions in court for the decision of a judge. This could include asking the court to exclude evidence or set a trial date. It can take as long as an entire 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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