Personal Injury Litigation Process
As a person in Sacramento who has suffered a personal injury because of someone else’s negligence or deliberate misconduct, you know you must stand up for your rights. But you may be intimidated by the process of seeking settlement or entering personal injury litigation. You need competent, compassionate legal help. Teal Montgomery & Henderson personal injury lawyers in Sacramento and Santa Rosa can give you the advice and advocacy you need throughout the process of resolving your case.
Priority One
Health and well-being is the first concern. Seek medical attention immediately. Your health is your first priority. It's important to treat serious injuries, and to identify injuries that may not be immediately apparent.
Medical care has the additional advantage of creating a record of injury that is crucial in any settlement conferences or court litigation.
Consult a Personal Injury Attorney
As soon as possible following an accident, after seeking medical attention, contact a law firm focusing on personal injury practice, like Teal Montgomery & Henderson Attorneys at Law. You need counsel. You have medical bills to pay. You may have lost wages or even your job. You might have to replace property or buy things you had never expected to need, like wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment. You have certainly been shocked and distressed; you may be in pain. An experienced personal injury lawyer is a crucial source of support.
Establish the Facts of your Personal Injury Case
Our lawyers at Teal Montgomery & Henderson know that each case is unique. The circumstances of your accident must be carefully examined to determine what kind of claim you should make.
Convincing evidence is crucial in negotiating a fair settlement or pursing a lawsuit. If you’ve been in an accident, we hope you have said little and observed much at the scene, maybe even taken notes or pictures. It may be traumatic for you to talk about a serious accident and injury, but Teal Montgomery & Henderson will help you reconstruct the accident, put your experience into words, collect physical evidence, get medical records, and interview witnesses.
Showing negligence is one of the main things to focus on in your claim. Teal Montgomery & Henderson will establish fault in the cause of your accident.
Determining damages is more involved than you might think. A good personal injury attorney will help you identify special damages, general damages and punitive damages, all of which will influence the financial compensation you will seek.
Document the Incident and the Claim
Written documentation of your accident is important and necessary. Teal Montgomery & Henderson will organize material including notes about the accident site, findings afterward, pay stubs prior to the accident and medical records.
We will help you compose an effective demand letter, setting out all the facts, alleging negligence and claiming damages, as well as your response to any offers of settlement. If we cannot reach a satisfactory settlement, Teal Montgomery & Henderson will file all Sacramento court documents necessary to begin personal injury litigation. We’ll be sure that insurance companies do not extend negotiations so long that the statute of limitation – the time you have to file a lawsuit—runs out.
Prepare for Court
Teal Montgomery & Henderson are trial lawyers in Sacramento and Santa Rosa. We are experienced in California legal process and we know the judges and their courtrooms. The law requires that certain legal documents be filed with the court in a timely manner as part of the litigation process. Teal Montgomery & Henderson have efficient techniques for the complex process of discovery, or the assembly of all documents and facts from both the plaintiff (you) and the defendant (the entity you seek compensation from). We will be sure that you are prepared for court, confident and calm. We will present your case as persuasively as possible.
In Sacramento and Santa Rosa, we have represented individuals in personal injury and wrongful death cases since 1975. We can litigate successfully, within the law, and without making costly mistakes.
Recover from Personal Injury
Teal Montgomery & Henderson Trial Lawyers are not only prepared to offer legal advice and advocacy, we are also dedicated to helping you cope with your injuries and find a way forward at a difficult time in your life. We will support you as you recover damages and receive compensation for your case, and as you recover – physically, financially and mentally - from your injury.
Call Teal Montgomery & Henderson Trial Lawyers in Sacramento or Santa Rosa toll free at 866-878-5267. If you prefer, you can submit your questions to us for a free consultation using our quick contact email form.
