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.