It is important to understand that every case is different and each situation is unique. Any particular case can range from a few months to several years. Here are a few steps that an experiences injury attorney will take in an injury case:
After the injury, a seasoned lawyer will conduct an investigation to gather evidence and evaluate the full extent of your injuries and damages. This process can take several weeks to months, depending on how complicated your case is. There are external factors that can affect this process, like waiting for police reports and witnesses to respond.
Not all cases involved property damage. However, this step becomes important when your automobile is damaged in a collision. Often times the property damage will corroborate your complaints of injury.
A seasoned attorney will look at the totality of your injury case to determine the full extent of your injuries and any limitations. Once the attorney has a good understanding of your injuries, they can move on to sending a settlement demand.
Once the attorney has a good idea of your injuries, they collect all of your medical records and bills to send to the insurance company in a demand package. The insurance company will perform their own evaluations and provide offers for settlement. Your attorney should discuss any offers of settlement with you.
If a claim cannot be resolved with negotiations, often times an attorney will recommend litigating the case. However, each case is different and you should discuss the merits of your case with an experienced injury attorney to determine if litigation is right for your situation.
Contingency fees are calculated based upon the gross amount recovered. Case costs paid by the firm are also reimbursed to the firm from the amount recovered. Our agreement regarding fees and expenses applicable to your specific case will be provided in writing and in accordance with California law.
Any result Madison Burga may have achieved on behalf of clients in other matters does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients. Every case is different but our firm will help you obtain the best achievable outcome for your situation.
