Personal Injury Case Timeline
				

					

					
					

						
						

						
30+00:00fam000000Wednesday31
 
Investigation
We investigate the facts of the accident, the location, obtain photos and police reports, and take witness statements.
29+00:00fpm000000Tuesday31
 
ANALYZE INSURANCE
We immediately analyze your relevant property and health insurance policies to see what coverage applies to your case.
27+00:00fpm000000Sunday31
 
CONTACT INSURANCE
We contact your insurance company and the other’s party’s insurance company. We do this right away.
26+00:00fpm000000Saturday31
 
RESOLVE DAMAGES
We help you resolve any property damages and/or medical treatment. This may take weeks to months.
25+00:00fpm000000Friday31
 
SUMMARY OF DAMAGES
We collect all medical bills and reports, and records of wages lost, and we evaluate the damages.
24+00:00fpm000000Thursday31
 
FULL EVALUATION
A full evaluation of your case is performed with you, usually after you’ve finished any needed medical care.
23+00:00fpm000000Wednesday31
 
BILLING INSURANCE
We send medical records and/or other damages and proof to the insurance companies.
22+00:00fpm000000Tuesday31
 
NEGOTIATION
We attempt to negotiate an out-of-court settlement. This can take several months.
21+00:00fpm000000Monday31
 
DEPOSITIONS
We prepare written questions for the other side to answer, and we take depositions from the defendant and witnesses.
19+00:00fpm000000Saturday31
 
DISCOVERY
Both sides investigate the facts of the case and examine all of the evidence in what is called the discovery process.
18+00:00fpm000000Friday31
 
EVIDENCE
After providing the evidence of your claim and answering any written questions, we prepare you for your deposition, which we attend with you.
17+00:00fpm000000Thursday31
 
TRIAL/ARBITRATION
We prepare for and take the case to trial or arbitration once the date is set by the court.
16+00:00fpm000000Wednesday31
 
SETTLEMENT
We confirm your medical bills and liens are paid/resolved, and we distribute settlement funds to you.
15+00:00fpm000000Tuesday31
 
SETTLEMENT TIMING
Settlements can happen at any time during your case once you finish your medical care.