When someone comes to Warren Law Firm with a potential personal injury case we go through a six-step process with the first step being the evaluation phase. The six steps in our process ensure your legal situation is handled as efficiently as possible. The steps are…
- Evaluation
- Determine Compensation
- Verify Compensation Sources
- Preliminary Interview and Investigation
- Settlement Negotiation
- File Lawsuit
In our next few posts, we will explain what could happen during each step, so you know what to expect.
The first step in our process is the evaluation phase.
STEP 1 – EVALUATION
What happens during the evaluation phase? Evaluation is the first step in any legal process and it is where it is determined whether you have a claim. Our experts will look at the facts and consider whether another person’s irresponsible conduct caused your loss.
The two most common types of misconduct, that can support a claim, are negligence and intentional misconduct.
Negligence is the most common situation present in personal injury situations. The law holds individuals responsible for their own carelessness. For example, a driver who neglects to stop for a stop sign or a doctor who fail to follow established medical protocols are being negligent.
Intentional misconduct means exactly what it says, someone is intentionally misbehaving. This is when someone purposely does something that causes injury or loss to another person. In this situation, the person understands what they are doing is misconduct, it is intentional.
While negligence and intentional misconduct are two of the most common situations that support personal injury claims, there are many more. If you think you have a claim, the best thing to do is contact us at Warren Law Firm so we can use our expertise to help you figure it out.
Don’t hesitate to get in contact with us if you think you have a claim. We are here to help our friends and neighbors in Chillicothe and Southern Ohio. We don’t get paid unless you get paid. If you have a question or need some guidance, get in contact with us.
In our next post, we’ll go over step two in which we determine compensation sources.
In the mean time, if you need legal help or have a personal injury question, send us an email HERE or give us a call. We’re here to help!
