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Personal Injury Lawyer | Lawsuit Timeline

Personal Injury Lawyer | Lawsuit Timeline

Personal Injury Lawyer | First steps, in a personal injury lawsuit:

First Step: Seek Medical Attention

This step is not only for your own health and safety, but is also a vital step that will help allow you recover compensation.  By seeking immediate medical help you improve your chances of proving injuries during settlement negotiations with an insurance company or during a lawsuit.  If you do not seek medical treatment for your injuries, an insurance adjuster, judge, or jury may have a hard time believing that you were truly injured in the accident.

Second Step: Hire an Attorney

An attorney can assess if you have a viable personal injury case and determine the best course of action for your case.  An attorney will investigate the claim and review any medical records.  An attorney can deal with insurance adjusters for you, negotiate settlements, and represent your best interests if a lawsuit is needed.

Third Step: File an Insurance Claim or Demand a Settlement

In a personal injury case, claims are usually filed against the insurance company for the at-fault party.  If you are injured in a car accident, a claim will be filed with the at-fault driver’s insurance company before a lawsuit is filed.  A minimal amount of car insurance coverage is required in most states. Also, insurance companies are required to provide “uninsured driver” protection in case a person is hit by an uninsured driver.

If a doctor makes a mistake during a procedure the patient may file a claim with the insurance company through which the doctor has medical malpractice insurance coverage. After filing a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company, a claims adjuster will be assigned to investigate the claim and negotiate a settlement.  If an insurance company is not involved, a demand letter can be sent to the other party demanding a settlement for injuries sustained.

Since 1989, the personal injury lawyers of Clekis Law Firm have been representing injured people and their families in Charleston and throughout the Low Country. At the Clekis Law Firm our clients always come first. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious personal injury due to the negligence of another, don’t be victimized twice. You need someone on your side to help you with your personal injury case and obtain the fair and reasonable compensation that you deserve. Call Clekis at 843.779.1160!

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