13 Things About Auto Accident Claim You May Not Know

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The Intake Process for Car Accident Litigation

A lawyer who specializes in litigation involving car auto accidents can assist you in determining how strong your case is as well as how the settlement may be worth. This is only possible if all the information you need is available.

Discovery is the first step of an auto accident lawyers accident case. During this stage, attorneys and their teams exchange documents and discuss their respective cases under an oath.

Documentation

Documentation is a major aspect of the investigation in the event of a car crash. This could include evidence such photographs, medical records or witness statements. Generally speaking, the more evidence you can provide to support your claim, the stronger your case will be.

A police report is the primary document you need. The police officer who arrives at the scene will typically prepare a report. It will give valuable details about the incident and who was responsible for it.

If necessary your attorney has to use an investigation report to collect additional evidence. If the incident occurred in an office such as a place of business an employee could have recorded video footage. If this is the case, a copy of the tape must be requested from the company as soon as it is possible.

Record any expenses you have incurred as a result of the accident. Record any costs you incur due to. This can include medical bills or records of treatment, receipts from medication rental car costs as well as in-home assistance or care, transportation costs and more. You should also document any income loss due to your injury. You can use tax returns and pay stubs.

If you are able to, request the names of witnesses to the incident as well. They could be important sources of information in your case, particularly if they are able to be a witness in a trial. It is important to remember that witnesses are prone to altering their stories over time and forget details of the accident.

Intake and Investigation

If you've made an insurance firm or are beginning an action against the at-fault driver, the process of obtaining an intake is essential to receive full and fair compensation for your crash injuries. Your attorney will start by reviewing your medical records, obtaining copies of accident reports, and other evidence. They will also visit and document the scene of the accident.

This will allow them to understand the extent of the harm you've suffered as well as the actual and projected costs for your emotional or physical suffering. Then, they'll review your current and future financial losses to determine the value of your case. Damages could include not only your present and future medical costs as well as lost income and property damage.

Your lawyer will also investigate the incident, including questioning witnesses and analyzing all available evidence. They will also collect the driving and cell phone records of the driver at fault in order to determine how they operated their vehicle at the time. This is especially important if the collision involved an Uber or Lyft vehicle or any other evidence that suggests the driver was working while working, as this could affect the ability of them to pay damages.

As part of the discovery process the lawyer will inquire about the defendant's criminal and traffic offence records. These details are typically not admissible, however they can be used to undermine the credibility of the defendant in cross-examination.

Negotiating a Settlement

After receiving the medical records, you can start settlement negotiations. The insurance company will often make an initial offer that is less than the amount you requested in your letter. This is an opportunity to test the strength of your case. In the counteroffer it is crucial to emphasize the most important points in your favor - for example, that the insured was completely at the fault, and that you suffered severe injuries with significant medical expenses. In the end, a lot of negotiations back and forth will lead to an amount that is both fair and reasonable.

An experienced accident lawyer will effectively argue the merits of your claim including presenting evidence to support your losses. This could include photos of the car damage, a police report and witness testimony. We are able to determine the various elements of your claim, including lost income, pain and suffering and police report.

If the insurance company is unwilling to pay an appropriate amount at this point, we can make a claim. A trial typically lasts between one and two days, and is judged by jurors or a judge. If your case is settled before this point it can take a few months. Your attorney may be capable of filing an application for summary judgment. This is a way of presenting all the evidence to your advantage and arguing that it is impossible for the opposing side to win.

Filing an action

In the majority of cases involving car accidents the parties are able to resolve their disagreement outside of court. Our team will work to help you negotiate an agreement with the insurance company or directly with the person at fault. If a settlement isn't reached, our attorneys will file a lawsuit against the defendant. The Complaint contains your claims and allegations about the accident and the reasons why you are entitled to compensation. The defendant is served with the Complaint and given a specified period of time to reply.

The discovery phase is when our attorneys and the defendant will begin to exchange documents and other material in exchange for questions through interrogatories or depositions. Our team will ask questions to the lawyer representing the defendant about their perspective on the events, including the injuries you've suffered and how they believe it occurred. We will also request expert opinions that enforce our position.

During the discovery stage, your lawyer will make legal documents known as motions to the court to be decided by an individual judge. These could include requests to the court to exclude certain evidence or set an appointment for trial. It could take up to an entire year for the discovery process to be completed and a trial date to be set. This is why it's vital to work with an experienced Long Island car accident attorney early on in the process.

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