After hiring an attorney, a plaintiff’s case typically begins with a thorough investigation of the accident. This includes preserving and obtaining evidence related to the cause of the injury as well as identifying the extent of the claimant’s damages.
Once the claim is investigated, the plaintiff typically sends the at-fault party a demand letter. This letter is an offer of financial settlement in exchange for the promise not to file an injury lawsuit. Often, these letters result in the eventual settlement of an injury claim.