Civil Litigation Attorney
What does a personal injury case with an attorney look like?
Below is a general description of what you can expect when you are represented by an attorney for a personal injury case:
Phase 1
Incident / Injury Occurs
Obtain a police report / documented exchange of information
Seek documented medial treatment (within 14 days if auto crash)
Notify all insurance companies immediately
Take photos and collect all witness info
Phase 2
Contact an Attorney
🕒 ASAP
Find an attorney that you are comfortable working with
Provide all information from Phase 1
Sign representation contracts
Phase 3
Treatment
🕒 3-4 months +
Allow your attorney to investigate
Find a doctor you are comfortable with and follow their medical advice
Focus on your recovery
Phase 4
Negotiation
🕒 Post-treatment phase
Once treatment is concluded, all records are reviewed
Settlement demand by attorney sent to insurance company
Attorney and adjuster negotiate the value of your case
Phase 5
Litigation
🕒 Several months - years
If no agreement to settle, the attorney will file a lawsuit
Negotiation may continue
Discovery exchanged between parties
Dates set for mediation and trial
Phase 6
Resolution
🕒 Several months - years
May be by settlement or jury trial
Settlement statement will give a full case breakdown to account for all monies paid
