I need help with a question..
Describe the litigation process from the attorneys acceptance of the personal injury case through the filing of the Service of Process (Proof of Service of all Defendants) with the court.
Thanks! I'm stuck on this one
2006-08-24 15:01:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm a lawyer, but I'll only hit the highlights for you.
Essentially what the lawyer will do is:
1. Have you sign a contract hiring him for this case.
2. Send a representation letter to the other side, stating that they may no longer talk directly to you, only the lawyer.
3. Obtain a copy of the police report, and all other documents that support the claim, such as medical bills and reports, and lost wage statements.
4. Send a demand package to the other party, or more likely their insurance company. This includes all of the bills, police report, etc. and a specific dollar demand for settlement.
5. Call the other party or their claims adjuster and negotiate the claim.
6. If negotiations are unsuccessful, draft a complaint, file it at the court, and serve all defendants.
2006-08-24 15:07:07 · answer #1 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend's a lawyer, I tried to get him to answer, because I know he knows and I don't. But, he's never been into talking on the Web.
Too bad, and I'm sorry. One will come along I'm sure who will be able to give you a straight answer.
2006-08-24 15:06:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry. i'm not a personal injury lawyer :) but listen to what the other lady said. lol
2006-08-24 16:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by sexy law chick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋