12 Companies Leading The Way In Auto Accident Claim The Intake Process for Car Accident Litigation    A lawyer with experience in defending car accident cases can help you determine the strengths of your case as well as the amount of settlement you can receive. But this is only feasible if you have all the necessary information.    Discovery is the first step of a car accident case. During this stage, attorneys and their teams exchange documents and ask each other questions under swearing.    Documentation    A lot of the work involved in a car accident case is collecting evidence. This could include evidence such medical records, photos or witness statements. Generally, the more documentation you have to support your claim, the stronger your case will be.    The first document you need is a law enforcement report. The police officer who arrives at the scene of the accident will usually prepare a report. This will provide valuable details about the incident and who was responsible.    Your lawyer can also make use of a law enforcement report to gather additional evidence, if needed. For instance, if an accident happened in a business, an employee at that location may have recorded footage of the incident. If this is the situation, a copy of the tape should be requested from the business as quickly as possible.    It is also important to document any expenses you incurred as a result of the accident. This can include medical bills and records of your treatment, receipts for medications rental car expenses and in-home assistance or care expenses for transportation, and much more. In addition, you should document any lost income because of your accident. This can include old pay slips and tax returns.    You should also find the names of witnesses. They might be able provide valuable details, especially if are able to get them to appear in court. It's important to remember that witnesses may alter their story and forget details about the incident over time.    Intake and Investigation    The intake process is essential to getting an adequate amount of settlement for your accident-related injuries regardless of whether you've submitted an insurance claim or you are suing the person at fault. Your attorney will start by reviewing your medical records, obtaining copies of accident reports and other available evidence. They will also visit and document the accident scene.    This information will allow them to determine the extent of your injuries in relation to current and projected future costs for your physical and emotional suffering. They will then review your financial losses in order to determine the worth of your case. The damages could include not just your current and future medical costs but also income loss and property damage.    Your lawyer will also investigate the incident, including questioning witnesses and analyzing all available evidence. They will also collect the at-fault driver's driving and cell phone records to see how they used their vehicle at the time of the accident. This is especially important if there was a collision with an Uber or Lyft car, or any other indication that the driver was working on the clock.      Additionally, your attorney will likely ask questions regarding the defendant's prior criminal and traffic-related offenses in the discovery process. Generally, these details are not admissible in court, but they could be helpful to discredit the credibility of the defendant during cross-examination.    Negotiating a Settlement    After you have received your medical records, you can begin settlement negotiations. The insurance company may make an initial offer that is much smaller than the amount that you demanded in your letter. This is a strategy to assess how strong your case. When you counteroffer, it's important to highlight the strongest arguments you have in your favor. For example, that the insurance company was at fault and there were severe injuries as well as expensive medical expenses. Negotiating back and forth should eventually result in an acceptable and reasonable amount.    auto accident law firm ventura can effectively argue for your claim's merits, including presenting evidence to back your losses. This could include photos of the car damage, police reports, and witness testimony. We know how to determine the various elements of your claim such as loss of income along with pain and suffering as well as a police reports.    If the insurance company is unwilling to pay an amount that is reasonable at this point, we can make a claim. A trial typically lasts between one and two days and is heard either by an attorney or a jury. If your case settles before this stage it can take a few months. Your attorney may be in a position to file a motion for summary judgement. This means presenting all of the evidence in your favor and arguing that it is impossible for the other side to win.    Filing an action    In the majority of car crash cases, the parties can resolve their disagreement without the need for court. Our team will help you negotiate a settlement with the insurance company of the other driver company or directly with the party at fault. If an agreement is not reached, our lawyers will file a suit against the defendant. The Complaint will list your claims and allegations regarding how the accident occurred and the reasons you are entitled to compensation. The defendant will be served the Complaint and given a specific amount of time to respond to it.    The discovery phase is when our lawyers and the defendant will begin to exchange documents and other material and ask questions via interrogatories or depositions. Our team will ask the attorney for the defendant questions about their view of the events, such as what they believe happened during the crash, as well as how they think it occurred and the injuries you have suffered. We will also seek expert opinions to support our position.    During the discovery process your lawyer can file legal documents called motions to the court for a judge to rule on. This can include requests for the court to block certain evidence or to set a trial date. It could take up to one year for the investigation process to be completed and a trial date established. This is why it's vital to partner with an experienced Long Island car accident attorney at the beginning of the process. 

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