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Our personal injury lawyers will guide you through the process and seek the payments you are entitled to.
See How We Can HelpWe at Beckett Personal Injury Lawyers have one thing in common: a tenacious focus on personal injury law. We’re known to be fearless litigators, winning the respect of judges, lawyers, and our clients. Our knowledge, experience, and compassion mean you can get back to the things you love.
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When a victim in a personal injury or sex abuse case lacks the capacity to instruct their lawyer, a litigation guardian is required. The law describes the victim who requires a litigation guardian as a “party under disability,” and this usually happens when that person is a minor or lacks the mental capacity to make certain decisions.
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People are not often aware of the details of their insurance policies until they need to access benefits. If you are injured then one of the first steps you must take is to notify your insurance providers about the details of your accident and injury. Each insurer should be able to describe the application process.
Read MoreSince 1999, Beckett has helped thousands of people and earned a reputation for excellence in all areas of personal injury litigation. Partners Chris Beckett, Rob Talach, Mary-Anne Strong, Aaron Lealess and Dallas Lee have almost 60 combined years of experience. As a dedicated personal injury law firm, we are the right size to provide you with exceptional client service. Our focus is on getting you fair compensation for the injuries and losses you have suffered.
Free Parking. Free Initial ConsultationAt Beckett, we want your focus to be on finding justice and healing. That’s why our payment for fees is based on a percentage of the money obtained in a lawsuit. In any successful case, the cost of expenses or disbursements is almost entirely paid by the defendant.
This is a common question with no easy answer. Each lawsuit is unique, and therefore the duration can be different. However, due to the nature of personal injury law, the lawsuit will likely be longer than you would prefer. Most serious cases can take a few years to reach a resolution or get to a courtroom. Whether or not there is a settlement, your injury still exists, so it is best to be patient and deliberate in your case. It’s important not to let time or delays pressure you into a lesser resolution than you deserve. We at Beckett Personal Injury Lawyers will work hard to ensure that your case is fully developed so that you can achieve a result that brings you both compensation and justice.
There are only three main events in a lawsuit in which you would have to physically
participate. However, it is important to note that only a very small percentage of cases
ever go to trial. So in all likelihood, your case will be resolved without a trial at a
courthouse.
The events you will therefore actually likely participate
in are:
a. Examination for Discovery: This is an interview conducted by the lawyers for the defendants. It is done under oath and is audio-recorded. You will be prepared and accompanied to the event by your lawyer from Beckett’s London office. It is rather informal and often an easier process than people expect. All parties of the lawsuit have to be interviewed, so this stage helps us learn about the defendants and if your injury or abuse could have been prevented.
b. Medical Assessment: This step does not occur in every case but if it is necessary to have your medical condition detailed by a specialist, we will hire a doctor to examine you and write a report. This is typically a doctor in a specialty related to your injury. The defendant in your case also has the right to hire their own doctor to give a responding report, so you may end up having two or more medical assessments. The assessors are medical professionals and the assessment is typically much less difficult than people expect. Our personal injury lawyers are experienced in helping you to prepare for this process so that you are as comfortable as possible.
c. Mediation/Pre-Trial: A mediation is a formal negotiation. A neutral individual is hired to oversee and assist with a day-long negotiation. Mediations typically happen near the end of the case and often resolve it. The mediation is meant for you to hear what is being offered to you and provide insight to your lawyer. Mediations can be positive experiences because they often not only resolve the case but because the defendant may also offer apologies and admissions. If mediation is unsuccessful, a similar but shorter process will take place with a judge, which is called a pre-trial. Pre-trials typically take place a few months before a trial date and are an opportunity to hear what a judge thinks of the case.
