Personal Injury Attorneys

Serving Hartford, Waterbury, New Haven and Surrounding Areas

If a settlement cannot be reached, the decision to file a lawsuit is made. We prepare each lawsuit as if it is going to trial even though a settlement could (and often does) take place at any time after the lawsuit is filed.

Discovery

Both sides have a right to obtain information needed to prepare their cases by use of a procedure called discovery. Depositions and interrogatories are the most common forms of discovery.

Depositions

A deposition is testimony given under oath in the presence of lawyers from both sides and is taken down by a court reporter. Before you give a deposition, you will be thoroughly prepared by your attorney and team.

Written interrogatories

This is simply a list of questions lawyers may submit to anyone involved in the case. Should a written interrogatory be requested of you, we will ask that you provide the answers by a certain date. We will review your answers, put them in the proper form, and return the statement for your signature. Then your answers will be sent to the defense lawyers.

Trial

Most cases are settled before they get to the courtroom. If your case does go to trial, you will be thoroughly briefed on what to expect. We will be available at all times to answer your questions.

We will keep you informed

We will be in touch with you periodically to check on your medical progress and we encourage you to keep us advised of any changes in your condition. You can call your attorney, your paralegal, or contact them via email.

Confidentiality

All information provided to your attorney will remain confidential unless you agree that we may release it. Our entire staff is bound by the same standards. The defendant(s), their insurance companies, and the defense lawyers are entitled to some information by law. That information must be provided.

Conclusion

This is a general overview of what happens when we accept a case. Every case is unique and each step is tailored accordingly. We would be pleased to be of service to you and encourage you to contact us.