What is the Process of a Texas Personal Injury Lawsuit (Work Injury Case or Car Accident)?
As a seasoned personal injury lawyer with over 15 years of experience, Mr. Sandoval recognizes the uniqueness of each personal injury case. Whether it’s a work injury or a car accident, every situation presents its own set of challenges. At Sandoval Law Firm, PLLC, we aim to shed light on the general process of personal injury cases, ensuring our clients understand the journey ahead.
Initial Contact and Case Assessment
When you reach out to our firm, we delve into the specifics of your personal injury case to chart the best course of action. During our initial consultation, we cover crucial details such as:
- Details about how the injury occurred;
- Names of Potentially Responsible Individuals;
- Names of all insurance representatives involved;
- Names of Witnesses;
- Availability of photographs and other evidence;
- Current Status of Medical Treatment
- Need for future Medical Treatment;
- The Plan for your case.
- Discuss the details of Representation (Attorney’s Fees, Case Expenses, Medical Bills)
Upon retaining our services, we promptly initiate action on your case. We communicate with the negligent parties or their insurers, ensuring they understand that you are represented. Simultaneously, we prioritize your medical care to aid in your recovery.
Filing Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
Should negotiations with the insurance company reach an impasse, we proceed to the litigation phase by filing a lawsuit on your behalf. This step is crucial in advancing your claim towards resolution.
The Litigation Process
Here’s an overview of the litigation phase in your work injury case:
- Filing the Lawsuit (State Court, Federal Court or Arbitration)
- Conducting Written Discovery (Gathering Information)
- Deposition of Our Client (The Other side Interviews our Client)
- Taking Witness Depositions (Interviewing Key Witnesses)
- Expert Depositions (Experts for Both Sides are Interviewed)
- Mediation (Try to Reach an Agreement Using a Mediator)
- Trial Preparation (We prepare all the evidence that will be presented)
- Trial (We go Fight for you!)
Barring any special issues in your case, on average, the litigation phase of a personal injury case can take anywhere from a year to a year and half. Cases with multiple parties or that have complex legal issues can sometimes take a little longer that the average.
This is a summary of legal process involved in a Texas personal Injury claim but, rest assured that my staff and I will keep you full informed along the way. We will never be more than a phone call, text message or email away and, I often reach out to my clients over the weekend to see how they are doing with their recovery.
We are a family ran business, so we treat our clients like family. If you’ve suffered a person injury and you need legal assistance, call your Houston Personal Injury Attorney Hector L. Sandoval and get the representation that you deserve!
Sandoval Law Firm, PLLC helps injured Texans fight for their rights.