What are the different stages of a personal injury case?

There are 5 STAGES of a personal injury case

STEP 1 – MEET WITH A LAWYER
Call our office for a free consultation with an experienced injury Lawyer. We will inform you of your legal rights, time limitations, obligations and the injury claims process. You should know your legal rights before signing any documentation or discussing your case with the insurance representatives. We can meet you at home, hospital, via video conference or at any of our 5 offices located throughout the Maritimes. There is NO obligation and No Fees if No Recovery.

STEP 2 – FOCUS ON YOUR MEDICAL RECOVERY
Our goal is to help you receive full treatment, proper attention and the best rehabilitation needed for your recovery. Our legal team has the experience and resources to refer you to medical professionals and specialists who will provide expert opinions to establish the nature of your injuries and also provide recommendations required to help you achieve maximum medical rehabilitation and recovery.

Our dedicated Lawyers will help you understand medical insurance matters as well as pursuing treatment payments from the no fault Section B provider. We will also document and record information on your medical treatment. Our firm will handle the legal details so you can focus on your medical well being.

STEP 3 – GATHERING FACTS AND EVIDENCE
Our law firm will gather the facts and evidence required to:

• Investigate liability for the accident
• Assess the nature and extent of the injuries
• Determine past and future loss of income
• Determine loss of valuable services (home-care)
• Assess the cost of future care.

Our law firm has a network of independent medical experts, engineering experts, vocational rehabilitation experts, future care experts, actuarial and economic experts.

Our relationship with these experts will help you receive full and fair compensation.

STEP 4 – LAWSUIT & DISCOVERY
Generally speaking, you have 2 years to file a lawsuit, if you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence.

Once we review your case and gather facts and evidence, we will file the lawsuit on your behalf. You may be required to attend an Examination for Discovery, whereby the Defence Lawyer is permitted to question you under oath. We will guide you through the process and thoroughly prepare you for the questions at Discovery.

Our Lawyers will be sitting beside you to ensure all questions are proper and relevant.

STEP 5 – SETTLEMENT & TRIAL
Over 95% of injury cases are settled before Trial. We will only recommend settlement if it is in your best interest. Although the vast majority of cases are settled, we prepare every case like it is going to Trial. If the insurance company does not make a fair and reasonable settlement offer, we are prepared to go to Trial. Our Lawyers are experienced and knowledgeable Trial Lawyers and are very familiar with the Trial process.

Our proven track record confirms you can expect professional service with excellent results.