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Work can be stressful enough without your having to deal with the outrageous behavior of a co-worker. Despite repeated requests for help, your manager is not taking your complaints seriously. And now you are having trouble sleeping, you feel anxious and are becoming depressed when you think about work. You start to wonder if you can sue your employer for emotional distress.

If you are experiencing emotional distress due to the negligent or outrageous intentional acts of another person, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim to recover damages. The law in this area is complex. Sodhi Law Group will help you to understand the law and be in your corner.

Proving an Emotional Distress Claim – Sodhi Law Group

Emotional distress can be either due to a negligent or intentional environment. The difference is based on the state of mind of the company or person responsible for performing the harmful act. Each form of emotional distress requires proof that certain acts did or did not occur. Here are the basics:

Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

If you suffer from emotional distress that is caused by someone’s negligent conduct, you may be able to recover for NIED. Generally, a successful claim will prove the following elements:

  1. Defendant engaged in negligent conduct or a willful violation of a statutory duty
  2. Plaintiff suffered serious emotional distress, and;
  3. Defendant’s negligent conduct or willful violation of statutory standards was a cause of serious emotional distress.

The basic principle is that the accused had a legal duty to use reasonable care to avoid causing emotional distress to another individual. A claim for NIED can be brought by the person harmed by the negligent act, as well as certain bystanders who witnessed the accident but were not physically harmed by it.

In the workplace, you could bring a claim for NIED if you were almost crushed by a poorly maintained piece of equipment, for example. However, your claim would most likely be unsuccessful if you witnessed a co-worker nearly being crushed, and you were not within the “zone of danger”. If you were not in harm’s way, the incident must involve a close family relative.

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED)

IIED is sometimes called the “tort of outrage” since it’s based on extreme or outrageous behavior that is intentionally or recklessly performed. Most courts require proof of four factual elements for an emotional distress claim to be successful:

  1. The employer or his agent acted intentionally or recklessly,
  2. The employer or agent’s conduct was extreme and outrageous,
  3. The employer or agent’s actions caused the employee mental distress
  4. The emotional distress was severe

It’s difficult to prove an IIED claim since there are no clear guidelines on what represents extreme and outrageous conduct. However, it must be more than mere insults, indignities, threats, or annoyances.” An example of behavior that did not meet the “outrageous” standard was an employer who circulated an old mug shot of an employee around the office to embarrass the employee.

Many unpleasant emotions, such as shame, fright, and embarrassment, qualify as emotional distress. The courts are not looking for an extreme response. It’s found where the circumstances would cause a reasonable person to be unable to cope with the mental distress.

Suing an Employer for the Acts of its Employees

An employer can be held legally responsible for an employee’s actions when the conduct that caused the emotional distress is within the scope of the employee’s job, or the employer consented to the conduct. As an example, the scope of employment claims can occur when a store security staff wrongfully accuses a shopper of theft by name over a crowded store’s intercom.

Typically, employers are found liable for an employee’s actions through a process that is legally known as ratification. Although each state has its own law defining “ratification”, proof of the following facts is frequently required:

  1. The employer had actual knowledge of the specific conduct
  2. The employer knew the conduct was harmful
  3. The employer failed to take adequate steps to remedy the situation.

In workplace claims, emotional distress is often alleged along with other harmful conduct such as sexual harassment. For example, an employer can be held responsible for IIED after failing to respond to numerous complaints, over a period of months, that alleged sexual harassment by a manager.

Damages for Emotional Distress

How do you put a price on emotional distress? Generally, payment of damages for an IIED or NIED claim is proportional to the seriousness of the emotional injury. This is a decision for the jury if your claim goes to trial. Factors influencing damages include the outrageousness of the defendant’s behavior, the amount of harm you suffered, and whether the emotional distress is continuing.

Filing an Emotional Distress Claim? You May Need Professional Legal Help

Emotional distress is a very fact-intensive claim that is difficult to prove due to the lack of visible harm, such as a broken arm. But it’s a legitimate injury that can seriously disrupt your life. If you have suffered emotional distress, you may want to seek professional legal advice.  Sodhi Law Group can help you better understand the law in your state regarding emotional distress at work.

Deaths from motor vehicles in California – contact the Sodhi Law Group today.

The Sodhi Law Group is a highly successful law firm located in Modesto, California. We specialize in Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Contracts and Transactions, and many other legal services. Jak Sodhi, Ameet Birring, and their team of professionals offer more than 20-plus years of legal experience and over 90% successful court cases since 1999*.

This blog does not create an attorney-client relationship. This blog is legal information and should not be seen as legal advice. You should consult with an attorney before you rely on this information.

Have questions?  Contact Sodhi Law Group at http://sodhilawgroup.com/ or (209) 263-4820. Also, follow us on FaceBook today. Or fill out the form below.

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Emotional Distress at Work https://sodhilawgroup.com/emotional-distress-at-work-2/ Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:30:00 +0000 https://sodhilawgroup.com/emotional-distress-at-work-2/   Work can be stressful enough without your having to deal with the outrageous behavior of a co-worker. Despite repeated requests for help, your manager is not taking your complaints seriously. And now you are having trouble sleeping, you feel anxious and are becoming depressed when you think about work. You start to wonder if...

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Emotional Distress at Work – Sodhi Law Group

 

Work can be stressful enough without your having to deal with the outrageous behavior of a co-worker. Despite repeated requests for help, your manager is not taking your complaints seriously. And now you are having trouble sleeping, you feel anxious and are becoming depressed when you think about work. You start to wonder if you can sue your employer for emotional distress.

If you are experiencing emotional distress due to the negligent or outrageous intentional acts of another person, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim to recover damages. The law in this area is complex. Sodhi Law Group will help you to understand the law and be in your corner.

Proving an Emotional Distress Claim – Sodhi Law Group

Emotional distress can be either due to a negligent or intentional environment. The difference is based on the state of mind of the company or person responsible for performing the harmful act. Each form of emotional distress requires proof that certain acts did or did not occur. Here are the basics:

Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

If you suffer from emotional distress that is caused by someone’s negligent conduct, you may be able to recover for NIED. Generally, a successful claim will prove the following elements:

  1. Defendant engaged in negligent conduct or a willful violation of a statutory duty
  2. Plaintiff suffered serious emotional distress, and;
  3. Defendant’s negligent conduct or willful violation of statutory standards was a cause of serious emotional distress.

The basic principle is that the accused had a legal duty to use reasonable care to avoid causing emotional distress to another individual. A claim for NIED can be brought by the person harmed by the negligent act, as well as certain bystanders who witnessed the accident but were not physically harmed by it.

In the workplace, you could bring a claim for NIED if you were almost crushed by a poorly maintained piece of equipment, for example. However, your claim would most likely be unsuccessful if you witnessed a co-worker nearly being crushed, and you were not within the “zone of danger”. If you were not in harm’s way, the incident must involve a close family relative.

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED)

IIED is sometimes called the “tort of outrage” since it’s based on extreme or outrageous behavior that is intentionally or recklessly performed. Most courts require proof of four factual elements for an emotional distress claim to be successful:

  1. The employer or his agent acted intentionally or recklessly,
  2. The employer or agent’s conduct was extreme and outrageous,
  3. The employer or agent’s actions caused the employee mental distress
  4. The emotional distress was severe

It’s difficult to prove an IIED claim since there are no clear guidelines on what represents extreme and outrageous conduct. However, it must be more than mere insults, indignities, threats, or annoyances.” An example of behavior that did not meet the “outrageous” standard was an employer who circulated an old mug shot of an employee around the office to embarrass the employee.

Many unpleasant emotions, such as shame, fright, and embarrassment, qualify as emotional distress. The courts are not looking for an extreme response. It’s found where the circumstances would cause a reasonable person to be unable to cope with the mental distress.

Suing an Employer for the Acts of its Employees

An employer can be held legally responsible for an employee’s actions when the conduct that caused the emotional distress is within the scope of the employee’s job, or the employer consented to the conduct. As an example, the scope of employment claims can occur when a store security staff wrongfully accuses a shopper of theft by name over a crowded store’s intercom.

Typically, employers are found liable for an employee’s actions through a process that is legally known as ratification. Although each state has its own law defining “ratification”, proof of the following facts is frequently required:

  1. The employer had actual knowledge of the specific conduct
  2. The employer knew the conduct was harmful
  3. The employer failed to take adequate steps to remedy the situation.

In workplace claims, emotional distress is often alleged along with other harmful conduct such as sexual harassment. For example, an employer can be held responsible for IIED after failing to respond to numerous complaints, over a period of months, that alleged sexual harassment by a manager.

Damages for Emotional Distress

How do you put a price on emotional distress? Generally, payment of damages for an IIED or NIED claim is proportional to the seriousness of the emotional injury. This is a decision for the jury if your claim goes to trial. Factors influencing damages include the outrageousness of the defendant’s behavior, the amount of harm you suffered, and whether the emotional distress is continuing.

Filing an Emotional Distress Claim? You May Need Professional Legal Help

Emotional distress is a very fact-intensive claim that is difficult to prove due to the lack of visible harm, such as a broken arm. But it’s a legitimate injury that can seriously disrupt your life. If you have suffered emotional distress, you may want to seek professional legal advice.  Sodhi Law Group can help you better understand the law in your state regarding emotional distress at work.

Deaths from motor vehicles in California – contact the Sodhi Law Group today.

The Sodhi Law Group is a highly successful law firm located in Modesto, California. We specialize in Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Contracts and Transactions, and many other legal services. Jak Sodhi, Ameet Birring, and their team of professionals offer more than 20-plus years of legal experience and over 90% successful court cases since 1999*.

This blog does not create an attorney-client relationship. This blog is legal information and should not be seen as legal advice. You should consult with an attorney before you rely on this information.

Have questions?  Contact Sodhi Law Group at http://sodhilawgroup.com/ or (209) 263-4820. Also, follow us on FaceBook today. Or fill out the form below.

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Medical Malpractice: An Overview https://sodhilawgroup.com/medical-malpractice-an-overview/ Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:39:25 +0000 https://sodhilawgroup.com/medical-malpractice-an-overview/ Medical Malpractice is when a medical practitioner, like a doctor, dentist, or any other person who holds a “PhD” in their title, harms their patient unintentionally. Humans make mistakes. This is a common adage that many people know and say often. However, the trouble with being a doctor is that when they make mistakes it...

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Medical Malpractice is when a medical practitioner, like a doctor, dentist, or any other person who holds a “PhD” in their title, harms their patient unintentionally. Humans make mistakes. This is a common adage that many people know and say often. However, the trouble with being a doctor is that when they make mistakes it often directly harms an individual they were responsible for. This blog post is going to cover what medical malpractice entails and some courses of action that you can take to receive some form of compensation for your hardships.

What is Medical Malpractice Specifically? 

There are many forms of medical malpractice. Sometimes it can be a failure to diagnose or it can be the wrong diagnosis. It can be a failure to provide treatment or it can be providing the wrong treatment. According to the International Journal of Medicine most causes of negligence come from system errors. We are not giving these details to create doubt or insecurity between you and your physician, but rather to bring awareness to the issue and give you examples of what medical malpractice looks like.

How Severe Do My Injuries Need to Be Before It Is Considered Malpractice?

Malpractice can be small, minor damage, or it can be a major life-changing, misconfiguration. The issue is that minor malpractice problems will rarely get accepted by an attorney. The reason being is that if your practitioner misdiagnosed your issue, and it results in a week of tummy aches, then your pain and suffering doesn’t outweigh the cost of hiring an attorney. However, if your medical practitioner misdiagnoses cancer than that’s potentially a life-time of pain and suffering which would surely get picked up by an attorney. So, all because your doctor commits malpractice doesn’t mean he’ll be sued, but some hospitals might provide compensation regardless.

What is the Process to Decide if My Medical Practitioner is Negligent?

Ultimately, it is a judge and jury who decide if your doctor is responsible for committing medical malpractice. But your attorney can also help give insight into the legitimacy of the case.  The legal process is exhaustive on both sides and you can expect heavy resistance from the physician’s attorneys. The judge and jury will hear from expert witnesses, see charts and graphs, and be inundated with evidence from both sides of the case until they feel ready to provide a verdict. It can be tough to sit through these cases, since you are more than likely already dealing with your own personal life issues as well as having to reopen the same painful experience repeatedly.

Medical Malpractice cases can be tough and you don’t have to go through them alone. If you have any questions about what to do in this type of situation or you think you might have a medical malpractice case, then please give us a call at (209) 900-8200. We are more than willing to walk you through the process and answer any questions you might have.

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The 6 Things Everyone Should Do After a Car Accident https://sodhilawgroup.com/the-6-things-everyone-should-do-after-an-accident/ Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:02:18 +0000 https://sodhilawgroup.com/the-6-things-everyone-should-do-after-an-accident/ Being in a car accident is scary. Whether it’s a simple fender bender or a serious multi-car pile-up; everyone is scared and a shaken. It is tough to think straight in high pressure moments like these and require a lot of tough decision making. So, here’s a quick guide that should hopefully help anyone in...

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Being in a car accident is scary. Whether it’s a simple fender bender or a serious multi-car pile-up; everyone is scared and a shaken. It is tough to think straight in high pressure moments like these and require a lot of tough decision making. So, here’s a quick guide that should hopefully help anyone in these circumstances make the right decisions.

  1. Don’t leave the scene. It is important to stick around at the scene because if someone on the other end of the car accident is injured (or worse) than you could face serious criminal charges since it could be classified as a hit-and-run. Never leave the scene till an officer or person in authority says so.
  2. Check on Any Vehicle or Person Involved in the Wreck. It is so important to ensure the safety of everyone else in these situations. Many people get caught up in looking at the damage done to their car, when the other person in the wreck is unconscious or in more dire circumstances.
  3. Document the Accident.Once you have checked to make sure everyone is okay, we suggest pulling out your phone, and taking pictures of the scene. In high stress moments, people can tend to forget or misremember facts and details. Which is why we recommend taking lots photos of your car and any other car or property involved in the accident.
  4. Call your Insurance.Now it’s time to call your insurance company. Sometimes, this isn’t an option. Especially, in cases with extremely high damages to property. But they obviously need to be involved in this process if any compensation is to be had and that the law is followed.
  5. Keep an Accident Log.Now that the accident is over and that you’re back home, be sure to track your bills and expenses. This is to make sure that both sides can track what is due and that responsibility is divided justly.
  6. Call an Attorney.Even you don’t think an attorney can help, check with one to make sure. Often people will try to take advantage of these types of situations which will cause even further financial harm. Bringing an attorney in to help you walk through your decisions that you made, and the decisions that you can make moving forward will help bring new perspective to the situation and assist in bringing you some compensation.

Suffering from a serious accident can be a real tough time for many people and it doesn’t help with the extra pressure of finances. Sodhi Law Group has handled many personal injury cases. We have been on both sides of the equation and know how to help our clients get compensated fairly and accurately. Call us (209) 900-8200 or fill out our web form.

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7 Tips for Testifying in Your Personal Injury Case https://sodhilawgroup.com/7-tips-for-testifying-in-your-personal-injury-case/ Wed, 01 Feb 2017 20:01:59 +0000 https://sodhilawgroup.com/7-tips-for-testifying-in-your-personal-injury-case/ Personal injury cases are stressful, everyone who has been in one of these situations knows this. You have the pressure of recalling every fact that you can remember, opposing attorneys will try to make you doubt your statement of the facts, and you are having to do this either while injured or recovering from the...

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Personal injury cases are stressful, everyone who has been in one of these situations knows this. You have the pressure of recalling every fact that you can remember, opposing attorneys will try to make you doubt your statement of the facts, and you are having to do this either while injured or recovering from the injury. It isn’t an easy time for either party involved.  Hopefully, these 7 tips will help relieve some of the stress while you are giving your testimony in your personal injury case.

  1. Be Prepared – Go through the situation and write down everything you can possibly remember. This is something we are more than happy to do with you as your attorneys. We can help ask the right questions that will help you remember all the important details of the event. For some, this might be a very emotional process, but we cannot emphasize enough how important this part is for your case.
  2. Always Speak the Truth – There is never a good reason to lie. You will not outsmart the judge; you will not outsmart the opposing attorney. Seriously – do NOT lie. We feel like this is something that shouldn’t have to be said, but there are people out there that try to rewrite the facts in their favor. Telling the truth, even the things that are either a little embarrassing or harmful to your story, will help build credibility in your testimony.
  3. Think Through Your Answers – Don’t be afraid to take a second to recount the facts. You don’t need to feel rushed to answer a question. Some opposing attorneys might try to bully you into giving quick answers, but remember, this is your story. You are in control of what you say and you will be held responsible for what you say. So, take a moment or two to gather your thoughts and speak the truth to the best of your ability.
  4. Stay Off Social Media – Don’t post about your accident on social media. Even if it was your friend’s accident, we don’t recommend talking it about through any social media. This could potentially give the opposition a chance to spin what is said and use it against your testimony.  We have seen this happen in many cases and it just isn’t worth talking about until after the case has been closed.
  5. Never Fear Revising your Answer– This part is important to note since, many people do make honest mistakes in recounting the events that have transpired. It’s a high stress situation and sometimes people don’t remember the facts right. If you are in a situation where you forgot a fact, or you misremembered something, don’t be afraid to set the record straight. Whether it is on the stand or in the deposition, do not be afraid to change your answer.
  6. Don’t Panic – If you find yourself being caught off guard in a cross-examination or the opposition is making you feel like you did something wrong, it important to stay calm and not panic. Stay confident your testimony and the facts that you have stated. If the opposing attorney points out a flaw in your testimony, then remember to be humble either admit your mistake (if you did indeed make one) or respectfully disagree and keep your cool.
  7. Try to Get Some Rest the Night Before – We know it’s a little ridiculous to suggest, but try your hardest to get some rest before you give your testimony. It’ll be easier to think and maintain composure. We know it’ll be hard, but at least make sure to try.

Being on the stand is never an easy process, but hopefully these tips will help you out. If you have been in accident and need representation or at least a simple consultation, then be sure to fill out the “Contact Us” form, call us at (209) 900-8200, or email helen@sodhilawgroup.jsksoftware.net. Let us know if this article was helpful and good luck!

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7 Tips for Testifying in Your Personal Injury Case https://sodhilawgroup.com/7-tips-for-testifying-in-your-personal-injury-case-2/ Wed, 01 Feb 2017 20:01:59 +0000 https://sodhilawgroup.com/7-tips-for-testifying-in-your-personal-injury-case-2/ Personal injury cases are stressful, everyone who has been in one of these situations knows this. You have the pressure of recalling every fact that you can remember, opposing attorneys will try to make you doubt your statement of the facts, and you are having to do this either while injured or recovering from the...

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Personal injury cases are stressful, everyone who has been in one of these situations knows this. You have the pressure of recalling every fact that you can remember, opposing attorneys will try to make you doubt your statement of the facts, and you are having to do this either while injured or recovering from the injury. It isn’t an easy time for either party involved.  Hopefully, these 7 tips will help relieve some of the stress while you are giving your testimony in your personal injury case.

  1. Be Prepared – Go through the situation and write down everything you can possibly remember. This is something we are more than happy to do with you as your attorneys. We can help ask the right questions that will help you remember all the important details of the event. For some, this might be a very emotional process, but we cannot emphasize enough how important this part is for your case.
  2. Always Speak the Truth – There is never a good reason to lie. You will not outsmart the judge; you will not outsmart the opposing attorney. Seriously – do NOT lie. We feel like this is something that shouldn’t have to be said, but there are people out there that try to rewrite the facts in their favor. Telling the truth, even the things that are either a little embarrassing or harmful to your story, will help build credibility in your testimony.
  3. Think Through Your Answers – Don’t be afraid to take a second to recount the facts. You don’t need to feel rushed to answer a question. Some opposing attorneys might try to bully you into giving quick answers, but remember, this is your story. You are in control of what you say and you will be held responsible for what you say. So, take a moment or two to gather your thoughts and speak the truth to the best of your ability.
  4. Stay Off Social Media – Don’t post about your accident on social media. Even if it was your friend’s accident, we don’t recommend talking it about through any social media. This could potentially give the opposition a chance to spin what is said and use it against your testimony.  We have seen this happen in many cases and it just isn’t worth talking about until after the case has been closed.
  5. Never Fear Revising your Answer– This part is important to note since, many people do make honest mistakes in recounting the events that have transpired. It’s a high stress situation and sometimes people don’t remember the facts right. If you are in a situation where you forgot a fact, or you misremembered something, don’t be afraid to set the record straight. Whether it is on the stand or in the deposition, do not be afraid to change your answer.
  6. Don’t Panic – If you find yourself being caught off guard in a cross-examination or the opposition is making you feel like you did something wrong, it important to stay calm and not panic. Stay confident your testimony and the facts that you have stated. If the opposing attorney points out a flaw in your testimony, then remember to be humble either admit your mistake (if you did indeed make one) or respectfully disagree and keep your cool.
  7. Try to Get Some Rest the Night Before – We know it’s a little ridiculous to suggest, but try your hardest to get some rest before you give your testimony. It’ll be easier to think and maintain composure. We know it’ll be hard, but at least make sure to try.

Being on the stand is never an easy process, but hopefully these tips will help you out. If you have been in accident and need representation or at least a simple consultation, then be sure to fill out the “Contact Us” form, call us at (209) 900-8200, or email helen@sodhilawgroup.jsksoftware.net. Let us know if this article was helpful and good luck!

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What To Do After Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney https://sodhilawgroup.com/what-to-do-after-hiring-a-personal-injury-attorney/ https://sodhilawgroup.com/what-to-do-after-hiring-a-personal-injury-attorney/#respond Sun, 06 Nov 2016 19:43:55 +0000 https://sodhilawgroup.com/what-to-do-after-hiring-a-personal-injury-attorney/ The first thing to remember is that not every case is the same. Each case will require the personal injury attorney to take different steps. But here is a general overview of what to expect from your attorney, and yourself, during a personal injury claim. Letter of Representation – The first thing we will do...

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The first thing to remember is that not every case is the same. Each case will require the personal injury attorney to take different steps. But here is a general overview of what to expect from your attorney, and yourself, during a personal injury claim.

  1. Letter of Representation – The first thing we will do is send out a letter of representation to all parties involved letting them know to contact us and not you. Once that is done your insurance company will no longer contact you during the process, the opposing party shouldn’t contact you, nor anybody else involved in this process. It makes life a little less stressful for you, and makes things simpler for us.
  2. Investigation – Next we would like to investigate the accident, talk to witnesses, take photos, and document anything else that might help us gain an understanding of all the facts in the case. If the property damages to your vehicle or other property that was damaged has not been assessed yet, than we should be able to help in this process if we need to. Keep in mind that if you pursue a diminished value claim this process could take a little longer.
  3. Meet with Client – During this time, hopefully would have spent your time recovering and following your doctors directions in getting better. Once we have everything we need and have exhausted all avenues of obtaining more information, we will probably schedule a time to talk and discuss what the next steps would be and give recommendations based on our analysis of the situation. 

And that is a brief, general overview of what to expect in the opening process. There are always variables in any case, but hopefully this helps settle any fears and gives you a deeper understanding of the process!

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What To Do After Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney https://sodhilawgroup.com/what-to-do-after-hiring-a-personal-injury-attorney-2/ https://sodhilawgroup.com/what-to-do-after-hiring-a-personal-injury-attorney-2/#respond Sun, 06 Nov 2016 19:43:55 +0000 https://sodhilawgroup.com/what-to-do-after-hiring-a-personal-injury-attorney-2/ The first thing to remember is that not every case is the same. Each case will require the personal injury attorney to take different steps. But here is a general overview of what to expect from your attorney, and yourself, during a personal injury claim. Letter of Representation – The first thing we will do...

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The first thing to remember is that not every case is the same. Each case will require the personal injury attorney to take different steps. But here is a general overview of what to expect from your attorney, and yourself, during a personal injury claim.

  1. Letter of Representation – The first thing we will do is send out a letter of representation to all parties involved letting them know to contact us and not you. Once that is done your insurance company will no longer contact you during the process, the opposing party shouldn’t contact you, nor anybody else involved in this process. It makes life a little less stressful for you, and makes things simpler for us.
  2. Investigation – Next we would like to investigate the accident, talk to witnesses, take photos, and document anything else that might help us gain an understanding of all the facts in the case. If the property damages to your vehicle or other property that was damaged has not been assessed yet, than we should be able to help in this process if we need to. Keep in mind that if you pursue a diminished value claim this process could take a little longer.
  3. Meet with Client – During this time, hopefully would have spent your time recovering and following your doctors directions in getting better. Once we have everything we need and have exhausted all avenues of obtaining more information, we will probably schedule a time to talk and discuss what the next steps would be and give recommendations based on our analysis of the situation. 

And that is a brief, general overview of what to expect in the opening process. There are always variables in any case, but hopefully this helps settle any fears and gives you a deeper understanding of the process!

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