What kinds of things happen during trucking accident lawsuits?
A. Once you decide which attorney you want to represent you, the attorney will conduct the investigation, collect the evidence, perform the legal research, and prosecute the lawsuit. You will need to provide information to the attorney both before and during the lawsuit which will likely include, but is not limited to: your description of the accident; the names and addresses of witnesses to the accident; the names and addresses of all examining, testing and treating doctors, hospitals and therapists; your educational background; your employment history; any previous accidents and injuries; pre-existing medical conditions; and, previous lawsuits where you were a party. You will have to sign authorizations that will permit your attorney and the defendant’s attorney to obtain your medical records, employment records, insurance records and state and federal tax returns. You may also have to provide pre-trial deposition testimony. You will be involved in settlement discussion as the case p
