Preparing for a Car Wreck Trial

1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Preparing for a Car Wreck Trial Episode 6: &nbsp;This episode is the conclusion of the discussion began in Episode 5.&nbsp; &nbsp;Louisville personal injury attorney Aaron Whaley discusses preparing for trial in a personal injury case.&nbsp; Depositions Depositions give both sides the opportunity to ask questions, under oath, to document and/or clarify facts.&nbsp; Lawyers can object to questions based on the form of the question or if the comment would be covered under attorney-client privilege.&nbsp; Mediation These are typically scheduled after depositions.&nbsp; The goal is to attempt to resolve the case, before opting for the time, expense and risk of going to trial.&nbsp; It’s not uncommon for one side to also set the case for trial by requesting a trial date.&nbsp; This adds a sense of urgency to the situation.&nbsp; An independent mediator will act impartially to bring the parties to a fair settlement.&nbsp; Mediators are often retired judges. Your attorney will help you to fully understand the value of any offer made by the at-fault party.&nbsp; There are case-related fees and other expenses that will be deducted from the amount offered.&nbsp; If a fair settlement cannot be agreed to during the mediation, the case will normally proceed to trial.&nbsp; UM/UIM Coverage Claims At the same time, if uninsured or under insured motorist coverage is available, your attorney will help you to pursue this additional coverage.&nbsp; However, the coverage must have been in place at the time of the accident.&nbsp; UM/UIM coverage is paid by your insurance coverage.&nbsp; It’s coverage you may already be paying for in your premiums.&nbsp; Some people question whether they should file a claim against their own insurance company.&nbsp; However, it’s important to understand this is a contract for which you’ve already paid. Once It’s Done, It’s Done If both parties agree to a settlement agreement, that’s it.&nbsp; Even if future pain, medical issues related to the collision or other issues crop up, you are generally unable to reopen the case.&nbsp; This is why your attorney will work with you to help evaluate the value of your case, help you to get medical treatment and to better understand the long-term financial impact of your injuries.&nbsp; Again, once an agreement is reached, it’s done.&nbsp; You can rely on Aaron’s extensive trial experience in personal injury and automobile accident cases to effectively represent you though this complicated process.&nbsp; The decision to take a case to trial is based on many factors.&nbsp; You need an experienced attorney who understands that results matter. For more information, visit&nbsp;http://www.louisville-accident-lawyer.com/ Important Disclaimers: The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only.&nbsp; It should not be construed as legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship.&nbsp; You should seek the advice of an attorney for guidance related to your specific situation.&nbsp; I am only licensed in Kentucky, so the general advice provided may not apply outside of Kentucky.&nbsp; This podcast&nbsp;maybe freely shared, but may not be the modified or edited in any way. This is an attorney advertisement.&nbsp;&nbsp; Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. The Whaley Law Firm's podcast http://Louisville-Accident-Lawyer.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13294988/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/13294988