How Does Zevan Davidson Farris Stewart Law Firm Represent Me?

In our first meeting, we will begin to gather the information needed to evaluate your case and advise you. Some matters can be handled without hiring an attorney, and if you have such a case, we will tell you! Remember that all information you share is protected by the attorney/client privilege, and is confidential between you and your attorney. It is important that you share all information, and have insurance booklets, pictures, medical bills, and any other relevant papers with you.

After the interview, we investigate your claim. We attempt to locate and identify witnesses and gather evidence. If you were harmed by a defective product, that item must be preserved and examined by experts. We will also collect your medical records, based on your identification of hospitals and doctors that treat you.

After investigating your claim fully and learning the extent of your injury, we can appraise the value of your claim. If possible, we attempt to settle your case before a lawsuit if filed. You are ultimately in charge of the result of your case! No one can settle your case or go to court on your case without your permission. We will advise you throughout the process, but the decision to settle or not is ultimately yours.

If settlement negotiations are unsuccessful, a lawsuit is filed. Occasionally, a claim cannot be settled until after a lawsuit is filed and the insurance company realizes that the injury victim will pursue justice rather than accept an unfair settlement. Most cases settle after a lawsuit is filed, especially when the case is handled by a skilled and experienced trial lawyer. For those that do not, trial is the next step.

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