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Stages of a Personal Injury or Accident ClaimWhen an individual is injured due to the carelessness of a business or another person he or she may be entitled to compensation for injuries and medical treatment. Some claims may take longer than others. How long a claim takes often depends on many factors including the overall recovery of the plaintiff, the amount of insurance available, how clear liability is, identification of defendants, clarity and seriousness of the plaintiff’s injury, and so on. The following are the typical stages in a personal injury action or accident claim. However, every case is unique and may progress differently.
Most cases are resolved before a trail is necessary. With that said, it is crucial for every attorney to prepare the case as if it were going trial. Doing so provides a strong basis of evidence in order to have the upper hand in negotiating against insurance companies whom often hold their bottom line as their only concern. If you or a loved one has a personal injury claim, call Henderson & Waterkotte, P.C. to fight for you. We are constantly in touch with our client’s informing them of the next steps and possible resolution points so that they feel comfortable with the process. |