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How are personal injury cases settled?

Personal injury cases resolve one of three ways. They are either settled in Court following a trial; settled before or during a trial; or prior to litigation being commenced. Out of court settlements refers to settlements obtained without any litigation necessary. Most cases settle on a out of court settlement basis. It is uncommon for [...]

2018-10-30T14:05:38-04:00October 1st, 2018|

Should I take photos of the accident scene?

Photographs are always helpful, especially photographs of the location of the incident depicting the state of the property at the time of the accident and also photographs of the injuries are valuable. Never place yourself in a situation of risk or danger when taking photographs. However, if you have a camera available it would be [...]

2018-10-30T13:59:38-04:00October 1st, 2018|

How long will my case take?

The length of time it takes for each case to settle depends entirely on the facts of each case. It is difficult to answer this question at the beginning of a case because so many facts are unknown. It will depend on the type of injury, the delay in obtaining documents and expert reports, the [...]

2018-10-30T14:05:40-04:00October 1st, 2018|

How do I know when to settle?

You make the decision to settle. When to settle will depend on how your case is proceeding. We provide you with legal guidance, information and advice throughout the process. All decisions to settle your case are made by you in writing after consulting us and considering all of your options. We will provide you with [...]

2018-10-30T13:59:47-04:00October 1st, 2018|

If I need an expert, who pays for the expert – I have no money?

At PQTLaw, unless there are unusual circumstances, we will pay for expert fees. We will retain experts on your behalf. The type of expert needed will depend on the nature of your case. Retaining experts is expensive. However, they are usually needed to prove your case. The insurance industry has their own experts. Your case [...]

2018-10-30T13:59:49-04:00October 1st, 2018|

How are my health records used to settle my case?

If you are injured as a result of an accident or incident caused by the fault of another person, inevitably you will be treated by various healthcare providers who will produce records of your visits with them, including notes of what you have told them. In addition to the healthcare providers’ own notes, they will [...]

2018-10-30T13:59:51-04:00October 1st, 2018|

What does “work-up” my personal injury file mean?

"Work-Up" the file means the work needed to pursue and prove your case.  It is the investigation of your file. The full extent of the investigation steps required depends entirely on the type of claim you have .You can expect that we will need to obtain witness statements, likely tax information such as income tax [...]

2018-10-30T13:59:54-04:00October 1st, 2018|
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