Guide through a Personal Injury Case

After getting into an accident, the victim would have to prove the other party’s liability in order to claim compensation for all the damages. Litigation may take time and so it is important for the plaintiff to be prepared of what he will face if in case he refuses to agree on a settlement.

There are different stages in a personal injury case. In each, the plaintiff is required to know the law and submit necessary legal documents. It would be advantageous to the plaintiff if he will hire a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible as he can assess the strength of the case and the evidence that will be presented to support the claims.

Here are stages of personal injury cases wherein the lawyer can assist the plaintiff:

• Filing of initial court documents which include the petition or the outline of the case against the defendant and reply to his counter claims.
• Discovery process where pieces of evidence and information gathered by each side can be reviewed by the other party.
• Resolutions before a trial that includes court motions and offers of a settlement will be made. A lawyer can help his client in determining the fairness of the settlement offered by the other party and to contest the motions file by the other party.
• Start of the trial where a judge or a jury will be presented with evidence that proves the claims of both parties.
• After the judge or the jury has decided on the case, then, the plaintiff may recover the compensation that he has been asking for.
• If the decision wasn’t in favor of the plaintiff, then, he can file an appeal on the decision.

During these stages, the help of a lawyer is important as his expertise will guide him in representing the case and attaining compensation for the victim.

If the victim, however, chooses to resolve things with the other party without going through court proceedings, he can also do so with the guidance of his lawyer. These lawyers can determine whether a fair settlement is offered by the other party or if the amount will not be enough to cover the damages that resulted from the accident.



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