What Are My Responsibilities In My Personal Injury Lawsuit? What Do I Have To Do?
What are your responsibilities in a personal-injury lawsuit? Early on, surprisingly little, explains Oakland attorney Andrew Dósa—don't talk to the insurer, just see your doctor and focus on healing while he handles the paperwork. Once litigation begins, your role grows: answering discovery, preparing for a deposition, and attending mediation. Mostly, though, you simply stay in communication with your attorney.
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Answered by Andrew Dósa · Oakland, CA
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What are your responsibilities early in an injury lawsuit?
Surprisingly little—don't talk to the insurer, just see your doctor and focus on healing while he handles the paperwork, letting him do the work.
What documents your account?
A written questionnaire session captures your account in your own words, so the details are recorded while fresh; later your role grows with discovery, a deposition, and mediation.
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