Once you file a claim, your case will be investigated by your attorney. This is when they discover all the relevant details needed to build your case, including analyzing evidence from the scene, gathering and interviewing witnesses, and obtaining and reviewing relevant documents, photos and videos. Once they obtain such investigative materials, your attorney will speak with experts to help strengthen your claim.  Based on this information, your attorney will calculate damages owed to you, and negotiations begin with the other parties. If you can’t reach a settlement, you may go to trial.