https//vimeocom/706725401 for Car Accident Litigation A lawyer who specializes in the area of car accident litigation will help you determine how solid your case is as well as how the settlement may be worth This is only possible when all the information you need is available Discovery is the first stage of an auto accident case In this phase, attorneys and their teams exchange documents and ask each other questions under an oath Documentation Documentation is an integral part of the work in a car accident This could be evidence like photographs, medical records or witness statements The more documentation that you have the more convincing your case will become A police report is the first piece of paper you need Typically, the police officer who arrives at the scene of the accident will prepare the report, and it will provide crucial information on the circumstances of the crash and who was at fault for the incident If necessary your attorney has to use a police report to gather additional evidence For instance, if an incident took place in a commercial the employee who worked at that area may have recorded video footage of the incident If this is the case the tape should be requested from the business as quickly as possible Document any expenses you incurred in the aftermath of the accident Document any expenses you incurred due to This could include medical bills and records of your treatment, receipts for medications, rental car fees and in-home assistance or care transport costs, and more Also, you should document any income you lose due to your injury You can use tax returns and pay stubs You should also try to get the names of witnesses These people can serve as valuable sources of information for your case, particularly when they can give evidence at trial It is important to keep in mind that witnesses could alter their narratives and forget specifics about the incident as time passes Intake and Investigation The intake process is essential to receiving fair settlement for your accident-related injuries, whether you have made an insurance claim or you are suing the person at fault Your lawyer will begin by looking through your medical records, obtaining copies of accident reports and other evidence They will also go to and document the scene of the accident This will allow them to understand the extent of injuries you have suffered in relation to current and projected costs for your physical or emotional suffering They will also review your financial losses to determine the total value of your case Your damages can comprise not only your current and future medical expenses, but also lost income and property damage Your lawyer will also investigate the incident, which includes interviewing witnesses and analyzing any available evidence They will also obtain the driver at fault's driving and phone records to determine what they were doing with their vehicle at the time of the collision This is especially important if there was a collision that involved an Uber or Lyft car or any other evidence that suggests the driver was working around the clock As part of the discovery process as part of the discovery process, your lawyer will inquire about the defendant's traffic and criminal offence records These details are generally not admissible, but they could be used to undermine the credibility of the defendant during cross-examination The process of negotiating a settlement Once you have the medical records and obtaining the medical records, your lawyer can begin settlement negotiations Initially, the insurance company may make an offer that's usually substantially lower than the amount you demand in the letter This is a way to determine how strong your case is When you counteroffer, it's crucial to emphasize the most important arguments to your advantage For instance, you can say the insurer was at fault and there were serious injuries as well as high medical costs In the end, a lot of negotiations back and forth will lead to an amount that is reasonable and fair A skilled lawyer for accidents can successfully argue your claim's merits by presenting evidence to justify your losses This could include photos of vehicle damage, police reports or witness testimony We know how to calculate the various components of your claim, such as loss of income or pain and suffering, as well as police reports At this point, if the insurance company refuses to provide a reasonable amount, we may choose to start a lawsuit in the courtroom A trial usually lasts between one and two days and is judged by an attorney or a jury If your case is settled prior to reaching this phase the process could take months Your attorney may be able to file a motion for summary judgment This involves asserting all of the evidence to your advantage and arguing that it's impossible for the opposing side to win Filing a Lawsuit In a majority of car accident cases parties are able to resolve their disputes outside of court Our team will help you negotiate an agreement with the insurance company of the other driver company or directly with the party at fault However, if there is no agreement Our lawyers will initiate a lawsuit against the defendant The Complaint will detail your claims and details about how the crash occurred and the reason you should be compensated The defendant will be served the Complaint and given a specified timeframe to respond During the discovery phase, our lawyers will exchange documents and other evidence with the defendant and ask questions via interrogatories or depositions Our team will be asking questions to the lawyer representing the defendant about their view of the events, such as what damages you've suffered and how they believe it happened We will also request expert opinions that enforce our position During the discovery phase, your lawyer can make legal motions to the court for a judge's ruling on This can include requesting the court to block evidence or set a trial date It can take as long as a year for the discovery process to be completed and a trial date to be set It is essential to speak with an experienced Long Island auto accident attorney as early as possible during the process