Unless you’re a legal professional, you probably don’t know what happens in a personal injury lawsuit. Lawsuits are complex matters in which many things happen. If you are looking to file a personal injury lawsuit in Virginia, it will be useful for you to get an idea of how the process works.
When you’ve been hurt in an accident, there are generally two courses of action you can take: filing an injury claim or filing an injury lawsuit. Sometimes, injury claims turn into lawsuits.
For instance, if you’re injured in a car accident, you might file an injury claim with the at-fault driver’s insurer. If the insurer refuses to pay you fairly for your claim, or they deny your claim, your case might turn into a lawsuit.
If your claim turns into a lawsuit, or you file a lawsuit right out of the gate, you can expect the following steps.
No matter what type of accident you were hurt in, the accident will need to be investigated. This is important to determine who caused the accident and who is liable for injuries and damages. The investigation should produce evidence that proves fault. The evidence might also prove your injuries and related losses.
Whether you file a claim or lawsuit, you will need to put the case together. You will likely include evidence of fault, evidence of your injuries, and a calculation of your losses. If yours is a claim, you will likely include a demand for settlement. The demand letter lets the insurance company know how much you believe you’re owed in a settlement.
The insurer can agree to your demand or they can come back with a different figure. They can also deny your demand, in which event you could take your case to trial.
If your case does go to trial, you will want to prove your case in court. You will need to show what caused the accident, why the defendant is to blame for your injuries, how much you suffered, and why you should be awarded compensation. If the jury agrees that you didn’t cause your accident and are owed compensation, they will render a verdict and monetary award.
The process of winning financial compensation for an injury accident can be difficult for the everyday citizen for various reasons. You probably aren’t knowledgeable of injury laws in Virginia, but your lawyer at our firm is. They can help you deal with all of the above-described steps and they will make great effort to win you the justice and compensation you’re due.
Talk to a Virginia personal injury lawyer about your case in a free case review. Halperin Law Center is reachable by visiting our website or by calling our firm directly at 804-527-0100.
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