Springfield back injury lawyers are aware that there are many tasks to perform when preparing a case to be taken to trial, as well as details to attend to. The following lists set out some of the principal tasks Springfield back injury lawyers perform in their preparation for a trial case.
Prior to Filing Suit
- Keep an eye on the expiration date of the statute of limitations to ensure that the deadline is not missed.
- Acquire the addresses and legal names of the adverse parties.
- Make sure that all medical, government and other required statutory notices are given.
- Determine the correct venue (county) and jurisdiction your case should be filed in.
Initial Process
- Obtain copies of client statements.
- Obtain official reports of police or state agency inspections.
- Obtain any relevant evidence and documents the client possesses.
- Perform an inspection of the scene as well as any products or physical items that are involved.
- Obtain prior hearings reports or official proceedings reports that involve the incident.
- Conduct the first interview with the client.
- Mail the client a letter containing the terms of engagement.
- Inform the client of types of evidence that must be protected and preserved as the case proceeds.
- Obtain information concerning insurance coverage from both the client and adverse party.
- Prepare both the complaint and summons and make arrangements for them to be served to the defendants.
Witnesses
- Advise the client to mitigate damages and obtain medical care.
- Go over with the client additional potential damages.
- Provide the client with lists itemizing items that he or she should accomplish or obtain.
- Consult and retain appropriate experts on such matters as medical treatment, liability, damages, and other matters requiring expert testimony.
- Develop witness summaries for every witness (third party’s, theirs, ours)
- Ascertain the witnesses that need interviews and conduct them.
Contact Us
If you have sustained a personal injury and would like to consult experienced and knowledgeable Springfield back injury lawyers, please contact McCarthy Rowden & Baker by calling 800-373-6050.