Car Accident Injury Timeline

The process begins with a thorough review of the accident facts. We look at the police report, the insurance policies involved, and the details of your injuries to determine if there is a viable claim. This step is about making sure we have a solid legal foundation before moving forward.

Once we agree to work together, we officially open your claim. We notify the insurance companies involved that we are representing you, which stops them from calling you directly. This early action protects your rights and ensures that all communication is handled through our office from day one.

This is often the longest phase of the case. We stay in contact with you as you see doctors and specialists to recover from your injuries. It is vital that we wait until you have reached Maximum Medical Improvement before we move forward, so we know the full extent of your medical needs and future costs.

After your treatment is complete, we collect all the evidence needed to prove your losses. This includes every medical record, hospital bill, and proof of any income you lost while you were unable to work. We organize this information to build a complete record of how the crash impacted your life.

Once we have your full medical and financial records, we send a formal demand to the insurance company. This document outlines the facts of the accident and the total value of your damages. This starts a back-and-forth negotiation where we push for a settlement that covers everything you've been through.

Most cases are resolved through a settlement agreement. If the insurance company offers a fair amount, we resolve the case and ensure your bills are paid. However, if they refuse to make a reasonable offer, we move the case into litigation. This means filing a lawsuit and letting a court decide the value of your case.