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10 Tips For Preparing For A Personal Injury Lawsuit

PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT

There are a lot of reasons to file a personal injury lawsuit. But before filing the paperwork for your Florida personal injury lawsuit, you need to prepare. Also, after your paperwork has been filed, you must ensure that you are prepared for each phase of the lawsuit. Getting ready for a personal injury lawsuit can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be like that. To help you, we have compiled these ten tips for preparing for a personal injury lawsuit.

Remember There Is a Statute of Limitations

A statute of limitations is a statute that places a limit on the amount of time you have to file a suit. When preparing for a personal injury lawsuit, you need to keep this deadline in mind. In the state of Florida, you generally have four years after the date of your accident or injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. If four years run out before you file your injury suit, you may be barred from ever filing it.

Obtain Necessary Documentation

In order to file a Florida personal injury lawsuit, you’ll need some crucial documentation. For example, you’ll need medical records, the police report, and other official documentation related to your accident, such as insurance claims. Gather all these documents in one place so it will be easy for you to find them.

Know Who to File Against

A personal injury lawsuit must be filed against another party or other parties. You need to take your time to understand which party or parties these are. Filing a personal injury lawsuit against the wrong party or parties could result in time and money wastage or even your case being dismissed.

Get the Right Personal Injury Attorney

It is best to hire an attorney to help you with your lawsuit. A personal injury lawsuit is not something you want to handle by yourself. The right personal injury attorney can make a huge difference in your case.

Fortunately, personal injury attorneys offer a free initial consultation. You can schedule a free initial consultation meeting if you are not sure an attorney is the right one for you, and then find out if the attorney is a good fit for your case during your consultation with them.

Understand the Process

After hiring a personal injury attorney, speak to them about what you can expect from the process. For example, it is crucial that you understand the timeline of a personal injury lawsuit. Some cases can take months to conclude after a lawsuit is filed, and others can take a year or even more. Some cases even settle outside of court and don’t go to trial even if a lawsuit is filed.

Give Your Attorney All the Evidence and Information as Soon as Possible

After your accident, you most likely gathered pieces of evidence. For example, you probably collected witnesses’ contact information, pictures of the accident scene, and physical evidence from the accident scene. When you meet with your attorney for the first time, ensure you give them the evidence and information you have. The sooner your attorney has what they need to work with, the sooner they can begin advising you on what to do and working on your case.

Stick to the Facts

It is best to be open with your attorney. As you move from preparing for one stage of the process to preparing for the other, ensure you do not lie to your attorney. Tell your attorney the truth so they can be able to help you as much as possible. Additionally, there is too much liability and risk with the idea of lying during a personal injury case.

Prepare for Deposition

If you file a personal injury lawsuit, you might need to undergo a deposition during the discovery phase. During your deposition, you will be required to testify under oath. This can be a scary experience. You should prepare for your deposition with the help of your personal injury attorney. Remember, anything you say during your deposition can be used against you.

Understand That All Personal Injury Cases Are Different

Different personal injury cases entail different personal injury law issues. For example, your friend’s injury case might not have entailed the issue of comparative negligence, but yours might if you did something that contributed to your accident and injuries. Every personal injury case has circumstances that differ from other cases.

Keeps Your Nerves Under Control

When preparing for a personal injury lawsuit, learn how to keep your nerves under control. Being nervous is understandable, but you need to be careful not to let nervousness affect your case. For instance, you can practice breathing techniques to help you control your nerves during your deposition.

Contact a Naples Personal Injury Attorney

If you need help with your personal injury case, contact our Naples personal injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro at 239-329-8138.

Source:

leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0768/Sections/0768.81.html

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