Providence Personal Injury Lawyer Louis W. Grande: What Happens in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

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Providence Personal Injury Lawyer Louis W. Grande discusses what you need to know if you have been injured and are in the process of filing a personal injury lawsuit in Rhode Island.

Providence, Rhode Island (PRUnderground) May 12th, 2020

Providence Personal Injury Lawyer Louis W. Grande discusses what you need to know if you have been injured and are in the process of filing a personal injury lawsuit in Rhode Island.

It doesn’t matter how you received your injury. If you were injured because of the negligence of another person, in most cases, you are entitled to compensation for lost wages and medical bills.

In Rhode Island, the most common causes of injury are car accidents. But other injuries — like pedestrian accidents, dog bites, and medical malpractice — happen just the same.

No matter the cause, the process of filing a personal injury claim is pretty much the same. The timeline can vary depending on the facts of the case and who you are bringing suit against, but in most cases, there will be seven steps in a typical personal injury lawsuit.

Personal Injury Lawsuit Breakdown in 7 Steps

If your personal injury claim was to go through the entire process, there would typically be around seven main steps. However, most injury claims end up settling out of court. This is a good thing because it means that you do not have to suffer delays before you are compensated. When you have a valid claim and a good attorney on your side, you typically get faster results because the other side will take you seriously. The lowball offers come to an end once you bring on an attorney because they know your lawyer understands the letter of the law and what your claim is worth.

1. Hire a personal injury attorney.

The first thing you should do after you are injured is talk with a personal injury lawyer. Our firm helps clients throughout the State of Rhode Island. So, whether you are in Providence, Warwick or Cranston, you can get a free claim evaluation.

2. Collect any and all evidence.

Gather all evidence needed to substantiate your claim. This is a critical step in ensuring that you can “prove up” your claim. The evidence you have will determine the strength of your case. The more evidence you have, the more likely you are to prevail in court. If your evidence is exceptionally strong, what happens in most cases is the other party will want to settle quickly.

3. Demand for Settlement.

After your lawyer has determined the other party’s liability and the amount of damages owed to you, the next step is to draft a “Demand for Settlement” letter and send it to the other party. This letter simply outlines what happened, how it affected you and the amount of damages you are seeking because of the other party’s negligence.

The other party will accept, reject or counteroffer.

4. File your personal injury lawsuit.

If the other party lowballs or refuses to pay, we go to court. It’s as simple as that. If settlement will not happen, we want to get the ball rolling in court as soon as possible to make sure we file everything in time to avoid any issues with the statute of limitations.

5. Enter Discovery.

The Discovery phase is where each party submits evidence that will be used in trial. Everything that will be used as evidence in court will need to be submitted correctly and on time. 

6. Go to Mediation.

Typically, before trial, both parties are ordered by the judge to attend mediation, which is a form of alternative dispute resolution. Mediation is an informal proceeding to see if parties can settle before trial. 

7. Prepare for Trial.

If a settlement cannot be reached, we go to trial.

Why You Need A Providence Personal Injury Lawyer

A personal injury lawyer advocates on your behalf to ensure you get the highest possible award, whether through a settlement agreement or through a verdict in court.

Oftentimes, after an injury, you are dealing with an insurance company, who has a legal team at their disposal. Their sole duty is to get you to agree to a settlement (usually far lower than what you deserve) in order to release the other party of liability, so they do not have to pay more or deal with the added costs of litigation.

If you have been injured and still have questions, contact Louis W. Grande, a Rhode Island personal injury lawyer, to discuss your case today.

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Louis W. Grande Injury Lawyer is a Providence personal injury law firm that has been serving the entire State of Rhode Island for 30 years, and has helped clients recover millions of dollars in damages for their injuries. If you have been injured, we can help. The call is free. The consultation is free. We earn our fee directly from the monetary compensation we collect on your behalf. 

Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this article belong solely to the author. This website is made available by Louis W. Grande, a Rhode Island Personal Injury Attorney, for educational purposes only. It provides general information but does not provide specific legal advice. By using this site you confirm that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and the Blog/Website publisher. This website should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice and is not a substitute for seeking advice from a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

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About Louis W. Grande – Personal Injury Lawyer

Louis W. Grande Injury Lawyer is a Providence personal injury law firm that has been serving the entire State of Rhode Island for 30 years, and has helped clients recover millions of dollars in damages for their injuries. If you have been injured, we can help. The call is free. The consultation is free. We earn our fee directly from the monetary compensation we collect on your behalf.

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