WHAT STEPS ARE INVOLVED IN BRINGING A CLAIM?
The handling of the claim involves a number of steps, from determining whether the claim is viable through the final settlement or other conclusion of the claim. The initial steps which determine whether or not your claim can be settled without suit are the following: 1. Determining the viability of the claim: Your attorney will conduct an initial interview to get the basic information about your claim. Afterwards, he or she will take the necessary steps to obtain confirming additional information, such as requesting a copy of an accident report, obtaining a copy of your related medical records, obtaining records from your employer or business, hiring an investigator to ascertain the presence and observations of witnesses, and other tasks which are reasonably calculated towards establishing the full amount of your damages. 2. Analyzing the settlement value of the claim: Proper handling of a case at this stage includes getting a full assessment of your injuries, prognosis, past and futu
