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Page 1: Steps of a Personal Injury Case in Los Angeles

Steps of a Personal Injury Case in Los AngelesA presentation brought to you by our personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles

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Page 2: Steps of a Personal Injury Case in Los Angeles

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Personal Injury Cases in L.A.

Victims of personal injuries have the right to seek compensations for the physical and material damages they’ve suffered from after the accident.

This can be done by court litigation or by reaching a settlement through negotiation, without having to take the case to court.

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Steps after a Personal Injury Accident

The aftermath of a personal injury accident can be confusing and troubling for the victim. It is important to seek appropriate medical attention and then proceed with the formal complaints.

The following steps for making a claim and demanding compensations can be made with the help of one of our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys.

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Filing the Personal Injury Claim

When you decide to seek legal action to gain monetary compensation for the losses after an accident, you must make a formal pleading against the defendant.

The notification letter and the demand letter are drawn-up at this time.

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The Pre-Trial Phase

After you decide to take legal action and claim damages for your injuries and losses, you will enter the pre-trial phase.

This is when you structure your case, prepare evidence and may even decide to solve the claim through mediation instead of court litigation.

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The Evidence in a Personal Injury Case

The evidence presented during the discovery phase is important to back-up your claim.

The medical records, eyewitness testimonies, police reports and other supporting documents and facts are relevant to a case.

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The Negotiation Phase

The negotiation phase is very important in any personal injury case. The settlement amount is decided during this phase.

You can increase your chances of obtaining a large settlement if you choose to work with one of the Los Angeles personal injury attorneys.

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The Settlement for a Personal Injury

You and your lawyer can reach a convenient settlement amount with the defendant. This should happen after the negotiation phase or it can happen as a result of the trial.

If you are curious to know what settlement you may obtain for your injuries, you can use a settlement calculator.

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The Defendant’s Response

The defendant has different methods of submitting his own counter-claims. He/she can also file a motion to dismiss if he/she believes the arguments against him/her are invalid.

The plaintiff should know that the case may be a shared fault one, meaning that both parties will have to pay damages.

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Legal Aid in Personal Injury Cases

The help of a Los Angeles personal injury attorney can be very important. You may choose to seek legal help early on or during the advanced phases.

One of our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys can help you if you were involved in a personal injury accident.

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Thank you for your attention!

For more information please contact us at:

 (+44) 203-287 0408 (for international clients)[email protected]

http://www.lapersonalinjuryattorney.net/