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As in any other field, the investigation is essential for a personal injury attorney to be successful. Investigations help you find out more about the case, the opposing party, and other relevant details that could potentially affect the outcome of the case. Whether you work as a solo practitioner or at a larger firm, you will need to invest time and money into your investigation to get the information you need. In this blog post, we discuss how personal injury attorneys go about conducting investigations and what it takes to build an effective investigation plan for your case. Keep reading to learn more about these steps and how they can help you win your case sooner rather than later.
Start with a fact-finding meeting
The first step in all investigations is to have a fact-finding meeting. This is when you sit down with the opposing party and their representatives to discuss the case. This meeting can be over the phone or in person, depending on the circumstances of the case. During this meeting, you will want to ask questions about the case and the opposing party. You can also ask if there is any documentation related to the case. The more information you have at this point, the easier it will be to build a strong case. Documentation is important because it can help you prove liability in your case. If you can show that the other party was negligent and breached their duty of care, then you have a strong case for damages. If you are representing a client who has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you will need to collect as much information as possible about the other party. This includes their address, phone number, and employer information. You may also want to ask if they have any insurance. This information can help you track down the other party and serve them with a lawsuit. If you can’t find the other party, you can still file the lawsuit without them.
Check the other party’s insurance policy
If the other party has insurance, you need to find out what type of insurance they have. This can help you determine how much money you can potentially recover. If the other party has a liability insurance policy, then you can use this to help you win your case. Most liability insurance policies have a deductible. This is the amount that the insurance company will pay before they start paying out the rest of the claim. This is why it is important to start your investigation before the lawsuit is filed. If you can find out what the other party’s insurance policy is, you can use it to your advantage. You can use it to get a faster settlement or to settle the case before the lawsuit is even filed.
Check your client’s medical records
If your client was injured in an accident, you need to find out what their medical records look like. This will help you determine if your client will be able to recover any damages. In most cases, the other party will be required to provide medical records for their clients. If they don’t, then you can file a motion to request these records. If you are representing a client who has been injured in an accident, you will need to collect their medical records as soon as possible. This can help you determine the amount of money your client can recover. If your client has a long history of medical issues, then you can use this to increase the amount of money they are entitled to. If you don’t have a lot of experience, you can hire a medical expert to help you out. This can be a big help when you need to collect medical records from the other party.
Talk to witnesses and people in the area
If your client was injured in an accident, you can use people who witnessed the accident to help prove your case. If you can find these witnesses, you can use them to help build your case. Witnesses can help you prove the other party’s negligence and how it affected your client. If you can find people who were nearby when the accident happened, then you can use them to prove the other party was negligent. If you can find these people, you should try to talk to them. You can use a tape recorder to help you get the information you need. This can help you build a strong case against the other party. If you can’t find these people, you can use other sources to help you build a strong case. This could include online reviews, social media posts, and even online reviews.
Conclusion
The investigation phase of your case is where most attorneys make or break their cases. If you don’t put in the time and effort to find the information you need, then you won’t be able to win your case. It takes time and money to find out the information you need. However, it’s worth it because it can help you win your case sooner rather than later. If you can find the information you need, then you can build a strong case against the other party. This can help you win the case faster and receive a larger settlement.
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