Many people do not know what a personal injury lawyer does. Below is a list of the most important services we provide for our clients:
- Educate our clients about the claim and litigation process
- Gather evidence and investigate the case
- Analyze insurance policies to see what coverage is available to pay for the client’s damages
- Assist our clients with obtaining medical treatment, accessing other resources, and paying medical bills
- Meet the client’s health care providers to discuss and evaluate the client’s case
- Obtain reports from experts to support the client’s claim
- Analyze pertinent legal issues that may affect the client’s case
- Analyze the client’s health insurance to evaluate what the client must repay after the settlement
- File claims or make “demands” for compensation on our client’s’ behalf
- Conduct negotiations to settle the claim
- If a lawsuit is to be filed, prepare the summons and complaint to file in court
- Prepare for and conduct depositions of clients, defendants, doctors, experts, and other witnesses
- Hire any additional experts necessary to support the case
- Analyze all records and reports related to the case
- File the necessary documents in court
- Prepare for mediation, arbitration or trial
- Research and write briefs and file motions
- Try the case