We attempt to negotiate an out-of-court settlement. This can take several months.
NEGOTIATION
by IgniteTeam | Mar 31, 2022
Personal Injury Case Timeline
30+00:00fam000000Wednesday31InvestigationWe investigate the facts of the accident, the location, obtain photos and police reports, and take witness statements.
29+00:00fpm000000Tuesday31ANALYZE INSURANCEWe immediately analyze your relevant property and health insurance policies to see what coverage applies to your case.
27+00:00fpm000000Sunday31CONTACT INSURANCEWe contact your insurance company and the other’s party’s insurance company. We do this right away.
26+00:00fpm000000Saturday31RESOLVE DAMAGESWe help you resolve any property damages and/or medical treatment. This may take weeks to months.
25+00:00fpm000000Friday31SUMMARY OF DAMAGESWe collect all medical bills and reports, and records of wages lost, and we evaluate the damages.
24+00:00fpm000000Thursday31FULL EVALUATIONA full evaluation of your case is performed with you, usually after you’ve finished any needed medical care.
23+00:00fpm000000Wednesday31BILLING INSURANCEWe send medical records and/or other damages and proof to the insurance companies.
22+00:00fpm000000Tuesday31NEGOTIATIONWe attempt to negotiate an out-of-court settlement. This can take several months.
21+00:00fpm000000Monday31DEPOSITIONSWe prepare written questions for the other side to answer, and we take depositions from the defendant and witnesses.
19+00:00fpm000000Saturday31DISCOVERYBoth sides investigate the facts of the case and examine all of the evidence in what is called the discovery process.
18+00:00fpm000000Friday31EVIDENCEAfter providing the evidence of your claim and answering any written questions, we prepare you for your deposition, which we attend with you.
17+00:00fpm000000Thursday31TRIAL/ARBITRATIONWe prepare for and take the case to trial or arbitration once the date is set by the court.
16+00:00fpm000000Wednesday31SETTLEMENTWe confirm your medical bills and liens are paid/resolved, and we distribute settlement funds to you.
15+00:00fpm000000Tuesday31SETTLEMENT TIMINGSettlements can happen at any time during your case once you finish your medical care.