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The Intake Process for Car Accident Litigation

A lawyer who is specialized in litigation involving car accidents can help you determine the strength of your case is as well as how the settlement may be worth. However this is only feasible when you have all the relevant information.

The first step in a lawsuit involving a car accident is called discovery. During this phase attorneys and their teams exchange documents and discuss their respective cases under swearing.

Documentation

A large portion of the work involved in a car wreck investigation is gathering evidence. This could include evidence such as medical records, photos, or witness statements. Generally, the more documentation you can provide to support your claim, the more convincing your argument will be.

The first piece of evidence you need is a law enforcement report. The police officer who arrives at the accident scene will usually write a report. This will provide valuable details about the incident and who was responsible.

If needed, your attorney can use the police report to gather additional evidence. For example, if the accident happened in a business or office, an employee working at the area may have recorded video footage of the incident. If this is the case a copy of the tape must be requested from the company as soon as possible.

Keep track of any expenses you incur in the aftermath of the accident. This can include medical bills and records of your treatment, medication receipts rental car expenses as well as in-home assistance or care transport costs, and many more. In addition, you should record any income loss as a result of your injury. You can use your old tax returns and pay stubs.

It is also advisable to find the names of witnesses. They might be able provide valuable information, particularly if you are able to get them to appear in court. It is important to remember that witnesses can alter their narratives and forget specifics regarding the accident as time passes.

Intake and Investigation

If you've made a claim with an insurance company or are starting an action against the at-fault driver, the intake process is essential to obtaining an adequate and fair settlement for your crash injuries. Your lawyer will begin by reviewing your medical records and then obtaining copies of auto accident reports, as well as other evidence. They will also visit the scene of the accident to record and observe what they can.

This information will allow them to determine the extent of your injuries, both in terms of future and projected costs for your physical and emotional suffering. They will then review your financial losses to determine the total value of your case. Your damages may include not only future and ongoing medical expenses, but also your loss of income as well as property damage.

Your lawyer will also conduct an investigation into the incident, which includes interviewing witnesses and reviewing any available evidence. They will also take data from the cell phone and driving records of the drivers who were at fault to determine how they operated their vehicle at that time. This is particularly crucial if the crash involved an Uber or Lyft vehicle, or any other sign that the driver was on the job, since it could affect the ability of them to pay damages.

As part of the discovery procedure Your lawyer will ask about the defendant's traffic and criminal record of offenses. These details are generally not admissible but could be used to undermine the defendant's credibility in cross-examination.

The process of negotiating a settlement

After you have received your medical records, you are able to begin settlement negotiations. The insurance company may make an initial offer that is less than what you demanded in your letter. This is a strategy to test how convincing your argument is. In the counteroffer, it is crucial to emphasize the most important arguments in your favor, for example, the insured was entirely at the fault, and that you suffered serious injuries that resulted in high medical costs. In the end, a lot of the back and forth negotiation will lead to an amount that is fair and reasonable.

An experienced accident lawyer can successfully argue your claim's merits, including presenting evidence to back your losses. This could include photos of vehicle damages, police reports and witness testimony. We have the ability to calculate various aspects of your claim, such as loss of income along with pain and suffering as well as a police reports.

If the insurance company is unwilling to pay an acceptable amount at this point, we could make a claim. A trial usually lasts between one and two days and is heard either by either a judge or jury. If your case settles prior to reaching this phase the process could last months. Your attorney may be in a position to file an application for summary judgment. This means presenting all of the evidence to your advantage and arguing that it's impossible for the opposing side to win.

Filing an action

In the majority of cases involving car accidents parties are able to settle their dispute out of court. Our team will work to help you negotiate a settlement with the insurance company, or directly with the person at fault. If no agreement is reached, our attorneys will file a lawsuit against the defendant. The Complaint will list your claims and details about how the accident occurred and why you deserve compensation. The defendant is served with the Complaint, and given a specified amount of time to answer.

The discovery phase is when our lawyers and the defendant will begin to exchange documents and other material and ask questions via interrogatories or depositions. Our team will ask the defendant's attorney questions about their version of events, focusing on how they believe the crash took place and what injuries you've sustained. We will also request expert opinions that enforce our position.

During the discovery phase, your lawyer may submit legal documents, also known as motions in court to be ruled on by an individual judge. This can include requests for the court's decision to exclude certain evidence or set the date for a trial. It could take up to a year for the discovery process to be completed and a trial date established. It is essential to speak with an experienced Long Island Auto Accident Lawsuits accident attorney early during the process.

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