Not necessarily. Some claims resolve through negotiation, and a filed lawsuit may settle during discovery or mediation. If an insurance company continues to dispute responsibility or damages, a trial may be necessary. Even when no trial occurs, a client may need to participate in a deposition, mediation, or other scheduled…
Not automatically. The issue is whether the fall caused a new injury or measurably aggravated an earlier condition. Prior records may establish your baseline, while later examinations and treatment can document what changed. Give your medical providers and attorney a complete history so they can separate the effects of the…
Responsibility for the fall and the timing of payment are separate issues. Health insurance, applicable medical-payments coverage, or arrangements with medical providers may cover care before the liability claim concludes. A lien or reimbursement demand can affect the compensation you ultimately receive, so keep every statement and ask counsel to…
A missing report does not determine whether you have a claim. Write down the date, time, exact location, condition that caused the fall, names of the people notified, and what they said. Keep any email or text confirming that you reported the event. Do not sign an incorrect account simply…
