Papillion Personal Injury Attorney

Basic personal injury cases usually involve negligence on the part of another party. For example, the driver may be liable for your injuries if you are walking down the street and hits you with their car. To win a personal injury lawsuit, you must prove that the other party was at fault. This can be done by showing that the party did not exercise reasonable care under the circumstances. Don’t worry if this sounds complicated; an experienced personal injury lawyer from The Knowles Law Firm can assist. If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, contact us today to schedule a free consultation. 

Personal Injury Lawsuit Process

The personal injury lawsuit process can be confusing and overwhelming. That’s why it’s essential to have a personal injury attorney on your side. An attorney can help you navigate the legal system, gather evidence, and build a strong case for compensation.

Once you decide to file a claim, one of the first steps in the personal injury lawsuit process is to file a complaint with the court. This document outlines your legal claims and names the defendants. Once the complaint is filed, the defendants will have an opportunity to respond. This response is typically a motion to dismiss. 

If the case proceeds past this point, the next step is discovery. This is where both sides exchange information and documents relevant to the case. The final step is trial, where a jury will hear arguments from both sides and render a verdict. 

Specific steps your personal injury attorney will take if the case goes to trial include the following:

Research the Case: One of the first steps our attorneys take is to research the case. This means looking at all the evidence and determining what points need to be addressed in court. We also research any relevant precedent so that we can make the strongest argument possible. 

Prepare Opening and Closing Statements: Once we know what points need to be made, we start preparing opening and closing statements. These statements are designed to give the jury an overview of the case and help them understand why we’re asking for certain things. 

Prepare for Direct and Cross-Examination: Direct examination and cross-examination occur during a trial. Direct examination involves your lawyer questioning witnesses it chose to help prove your case. Cross-examination is when your lawyer questions the defendant’s witnesses to try to prove they are responsible; this is one of the most important parts of any trial. 

Meet with Clients: We meet with all clients many times before the trial to get the information needed to build a strong case. We explain what to expect so clients can feel confident going into court. This is also an opportunity for our clients to ask questions about the process. 

Organize All The Evidence: Finally, we organize all the evidence into a format easy for the jury to understand. This includes putting together exhibits, timelines, and other visual aids to help illustrate our points during the trial.