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How it Works
We Will Protect Your Rights
Insurance companies attempt to take advantage of injury victims when they are most vulnerable following a traumatic incident. First and foremost, our legal team will take over all communication with the insurance company to protect your rights. We will immediately take the important steps to preserve evidence and document the facts of the case while they are still fresh.
Medical Treatment
We will help to connect you with the best medical professionals in your area to diagnose and treat your injuries. If you can’t afford medical treatment, you can get treatment based on a medical lien. This means you pay nothing up front. Instead, your medical bills will be paid from the settlement proceeds at the conclusion of your case. Once your injuries are diagnosed and treated, we will be in a position to place an appropriate settlement value on your personal injury claim and we will begin negotiations with the insurance company.
Negotiation
We will tell the story of your case by organizing all documentation into a “demand package,” which we will submit to the at-fault insurance company. The demand package will provide a complete picture of everything you have gone through. The insurance company will review these documents and respond with an acceptance, a counter offer, or a rejection. We will communicate with you during this negotiation process and you will make all final decisions.
Pre-Litigation Settlement
The majority of our cases settle prior to filing a lawsuit in what is called the pre-litigation stage. When your case settles, you will sign a settlement release that officially closes your case in exchange for the agreed amount of financial compensation. At this stage, we will also negotiate with your medical providers to lower your bills to maximize the money in your pocket.
Filing A Lawsuit
If the insurance company’s offer is unfair, we will file a lawsuit on your behalf. This process will often result in higher settlement amounts when the insurance company is being unreasonable. Our law firm will pay for all litigation expenses so you don’t have to pay out of pocket. These costs will be reimbursed from the settlement at the conclusion of your case.
Discovery/Depositions
From the start, we prepare every case as though it will go in front of a jury. This may require hiring experts who will testify in support of your case and gathering additional information from witnesses. A deposition is your opportunity to tell your story under oath. We will be by your side at every step during this process. We will also ask questions of the at-fault person and witnesses under oath to gather critical information to use at mediation or trial.
Mediation
Prior to a jury trial, your case will most likely go before a mediator. A mediator is a neutral party responsible for listening to both sides of the case and helping to facilitate settlement. Cases often settle at this stage if the mediator can help the insurance company recognize the full value of your case. From experience, we know the best mediators in the state of Ohio.
Jury Trial
The final step to getting you the compensation you deserve is through a jury trial. We are experienced trial lawyers and we will present the story of your case to a jury of your peers. After hearing all the evidence, the jury will decide the amount of financial compensation they believe is fair.
