June 2019 - Law Offices of Jarrett Benson

What is a Crime of Passion?

by IgniteTeam | Jun 18, 2019 | Blog

There are an unfortunate number of assault and homicide cases that Denver personal injury attorneys need to work through and litigate, each imposing serious consequences on the defendant; it is unacceptable to injure another person, especially a family member, and...

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.