October 2018 - Law Offices of Jarrett Benson

Marijuana DUIs

by IgniteTeam | Oct 15, 2018 | Blog

Since marijuana has been legalized for both medicinal and recreational purposes, people often overlook the fact that it is still considered a drug. People don’t think of marijuana in the same way they understand that drinking and driving is illegal and dangerous....

Slip and Fall Accidents – Who’s At Fault?

by IgniteTeam | Oct 2, 2018 | Blog, Slip and Fall

Everyone knows that moment when you feel like you are going to slip or fall – you grasp for anything to help break your fall and you feel like your life is flashing before your very eyes. Not everyone is so lucky to prevent or cushion their fall. Slip and fall...

Personal Injury Case Timeline

March 30

Investigation

We investigate the facts of the accident, the location, obtain photos and police reports, and take witness statements.

March 29

ANALYZE INSURANCE

We immediately analyze your relevant property and health insurance policies to see what coverage applies to your case.

March 27

CONTACT INSURANCE

We contact your insurance company and the other’s party’s insurance company. We do this right away.

March 26

RESOLVE DAMAGES

We help you resolve any property damages and/or medical treatment. This may take weeks to months.

March 25

SUMMARY OF DAMAGES

We collect all medical bills and reports, and records of wages lost, and we evaluate the damages.

March 24

FULL EVALUATION

A full evaluation of your case is performed with you, usually after you’ve finished any needed medical care.

March 23

BILLING INSURANCE

We send medical records and/or other damages and proof to the insurance companies.

March 22

NEGOTIATION

We attempt to negotiate an out-of-court settlement. This can take several months.

March 21

DEPOSITIONS

We prepare written questions for the other side to answer, and we take depositions from the defendant and witnesses.

March 19

DISCOVERY

Both sides investigate the facts of the case and examine all of the evidence in what is called the discovery process.

March 18

EVIDENCE

After providing the evidence of your claim and answering any written questions, we prepare you for your deposition, which we attend with you.

March 17

TRIAL/ARBITRATION

We prepare for and take the case to trial or arbitration once the date is set by the court.

March 16

SETTLEMENT

We confirm your medical bills and liens are paid/resolved, and we distribute settlement funds to you.

March 15

SETTLEMENT TIMING

Settlements can happen at any time during your case once you finish your medical care.