Video: Our Next Steps as Your Personal Injury Attorney

Question:

What happens after your hire the best personal injury attorney?

Answer:

The start is what's called the pre-suit process. With the best law firms, that entails a meeting with your attorney right away. Your attorney is involved in every step of your case from the very beginning up through potentially trial (if that's something that's necessary). But from a pre-suit standpoint, they start the investigation, they investigate to understand what the insurance coverages are, they hire any experts if needed, and they make sure that you're getting the medical treatment that you need. They will also be able to help find local doctors and treatment facilities near you so treatment is easy and convenient.

Question:

Why is it important to hire a local personal injury lawyer right away after an accident?

Answer:

Those steps mentioned above are important, because that is really what forms the basis of the case. So number one, your medical treatment is extremely important because you need to get better and hopefully, you will get better. Getting better forms the basis of your damages and helps us document your damages. We also need to make sure that we hire an expert as early as possible in the case so that evidence is preserved, so we have that information to be able to help with the case. Once the person's received their medical treatment, we know what the insurance information is, and treatment is completed, we prepare a very detailed demand package for the insurance company. That demand package is really the first step towards hopefully getting the case resolved. If that process is not successful in resolving the case, then we move forward into the litigation process. Under Florida law, the law says that you get medical bills, lost wages and then pain and suffering damages. Any sort of injury that's going to limit your enjoyment of your life in any way is a significant injury.

Ideally, you want an attorney who will be able to litigate and try your case if necessary. You need an attorney who understands personal injury, the system and is able to potentially try your case if needed. Many do not realize the importance of it, but make sure someone is representing you and your interests throughout this process because insurance companies do not do that. If you have any legal personal injury questions, our attorneys are always happy to answer any questions that you might have with a free consultation. We are just a call or a CLICK away to help.