What are the different stages of a personal injury case?
- Preliminary Matters
- What to do at the scene of an accident?
- What to do after an accident?
- Should I contact police after a car accident?
- How long do I have to report a car accident?
- Should I go to the doctors after a car accident?
- What is a personal injury claim?
- What is liability?
- What do I have to prove to establish negligence?
- The insurance company asked me to sign a records release form. Should I sign it?
- What factors will the insurance company consider when evaluating my claim and formulating an offer?
- What is uninsured or under-insured motorist insurance coverage?
- How long will my personal injury case take?
- Value of Your Case
- How much is a personal injury case worth?
- I have been in an accident but is it worth pursuing?
- How the lawyer evaluates your case?
- What are factors that insurance companies consider while evaluating injury claims?
- How do you determine the value of my claim?
- What damages am I entitled to recover?
- Are there limits on what expenses I can claim as damages in a personal injury case?
- You and Your injury Lawyer
- Do I need a personal injury lawyer?
- Why is it important to talk to a lawyer after an accident?
- When should I contact a lawyer?
- I don’t want to go to court; can a lawyer still help me?
- What kind of accidents do our lawyers handle?
- Is my case big enough for a lawyer to handle?
- Will I have to pay a fee for my lawyer to handle my case?
- How much does a personal injury lawsuit cost?
- How can I help my lawyer to achieve the best outcome in my case?
- What should I bring when meeting with my lawyer for the first time?
- How much contact will I have with my injury lawyer?
- Settlement and Litigation
- How much time do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit?
- How is a personal injury case initiated?
- What happens after a lawsuit is filed?
- What are the different stages of a personal injury case?
- What defences might I have to overcome to win my case?
- What is an examination for discovery?
- What questions will be asked during my examination for discovery?
- What are the elements of a negligence case?
- What is assumption of risk?
- What is a mediation?
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.
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