What to Expect From Personal Injury Litigation

If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of someone else's negligence or wrongful conduct, contact the Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers at Fazio, DiSalvo, Cannon, Abers, Podrecca, Fazio & Carroll, Attorneys at Law, today. You have suffered enough. Let us handle the legal aspect of your personal injury or accident, so you can focus on your health and the physical and emotional effects of your accident.

Steps of Civil Litigation

Every case is different, but there are aspects of all of them that are the same. The first step is always the initial investigation.

This is necessary to make a preliminary decision as to culpability, causes of an accident, and the circumstances surrounding the event. The sooner you contact an investigating body after your accident, the more likely it is that all the critical information will still be accessible.

A successive step of the litigation is filing suit. A personal injury attorney can help you determine who is really to blame; in many circumstances, the victim does not know who can be held responsible. Insurance companies, makers of vehicles and other materials, and the people who performed inaccurate or ineffective services may also be held accountable.

The next step is discovery – a process of fact exchange, sanctioned by the court, including the asking and answering of written questions, and depositions. Depositions require a sworn statement before a court reporter. The process of discovery can also include inspections of the site of an accident and other necessary activity.

The final step of the litigation process is the actual trial. This can often happen a long time after the original investigation, and even long after you first file suit. It is important to know that it may be possible to help you get compensation even before the end of the trial.

Contact an attorney today

The Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers at Fazio, DiSalvo, Cannon, Abers, Podrecca, Fazio & Carroll understand how stressful a personal injury lawsuit can be. Let us take care of the legal issues surrounding your injury, while you focus on getting better. Call our office for a free initial consultation at 866-677-3397, or complete our quick contact web form.