The process, plainly
How a personal injury case actually works, start to finish
Most people have never been through this and have no idea what to expect. So here is the whole thing, step by step. What happens at each stage, what you will probably feel or wonder, and what you will hear from us along the way.
Step 1
The first call
- What happens
- You tell us what happened, we listen, and we tell you honestly whether you have a case.
- What you will feel or wonder
- Nervous, unsure if it is even worth calling.
- What you will hear from us
- A real person, a straight answer, and no pressure.
Step 2
Getting you medical care and gathering evidence
- What happens
- We make sure you are getting treated and we start collecting the proof, photos, reports, records, and anything else that supports your case.
- What you will feel or wonder
- Overwhelmed by bills and paperwork.
- What you will hear from us
- What to save, what to ignore, and the message that we are handling the rest.
Step 3
Dealing with the insurance company
- What happens
- We take over all contact with the adjuster so they stop calling you.
- What you will feel or wonder
- Relief, and maybe surprise at how pushy they were.
- What you will hear from us
- Updates, not silence.
Step 4
Building and sending the demand
- What happens
- Once your treatment is far enough along, we package everything and demand fair payment.
- What you will feel or wonder
- Impatient, wondering why it takes time.
- What you will hear from us
- Why the timing matters and where things stand.
Step 5
Negotiation
- What happens
- We go back and forth with the insurer to push the number up.
- What you will feel or wonder
- Anxious about the offers.
- What you will hear from us
- What each offer really means and our honest read.
Step 6
Settlement or filing suit
- What happens
- Most cases settle. If they will not pay fairly, we can file.
- What you will feel or wonder
- Ready for it to be over.
- What you will hear from us
- Clear options and a recommendation, with the choice always yours.
Step 7
Resolution and getting paid
- What happens
- The case resolves, liens and bills get sorted, and you get your money.
- What you will feel or wonder
- Ready to move on.
- What you will hear from us
- A plain breakdown of every dollar, so you understand exactly what you are getting and why.
Notice a theme? At every single step, you hear from us. You are never left wondering. That is the whole point.
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How long does a personal injury case take in PA, NY, or NJ?+
Most personal injury cases take six to eighteen months to resolve, and some serious cases take longer. The biggest factor is how long your medical treatment lasts, because settling before you have finished treatment can leave money on the table. Peretz Law Firm pushes your case forward as quickly as your treatment allows and keeps you updated at every step.
Will I have to go to court?+
Most personal injury cases never see a courtroom. The large majority settle through negotiation with the insurance company. If your case is one of the few that needs a trial, you will be prepared and supported the whole way, not left to face it alone.
How much will the lawyer cost me?+
Nothing up front. Peretz Law Firm handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee. The case review is free, and you only pay a fee if we win money for you. If there is no recovery, there is no fee.
How often will I hear from my lawyer?+
At every meaningful step. We reach out when there is news, when something needs your decision, and on a regular cadence in between so you are never left wondering. You should not have to chase your own lawyer to find out how your case is going.
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