Unless you have been a party to a lawsuit before, it is difficult to know what to expect when you have been injured in an accident or incident. There is an understandable level of apprehension about the litigation process for victims and their families, particularly when the victim has been seriously injured or killed. Under such circumstances, a lawsuit may be the single most important moment for their future and the future of their family. We understand the impact that a serious injury or death can have on a family, and are constantly striving to keep our clients informed and educated about the process, so there is one less thing to worry about.

The information below is a general summary of how the litigation process works at Cash, Krugler & Fredericks, LLC. This is merely a summary, and the exact processes will always vary depending upon the nature and facts of your case. We hope you find this information helpful and informative.

The first step in any lawsuit is to obtain information about the facts of the case and conduct a thorough investigation. This process almost always begins with an initial phone call or Email contact from the client, providing an overview of the case and the injuries sustained. Cash, Krugler & Fredericks, LLC strives to respond to inquiries within one business day of any contact with the firm.

After receiving initial information about your case, we will schedule an in-person meeting between you and one of our attorneys if we believe the case has merit and the firm is in a position to handle your case. In the event that you are unable to travel because of your condition, our attorneys come to you for this initial meeting. At that time, you should collect whatever information and documents you have pertaining to your case so that it can be collected and evaluated.

During or shortly after the initial in-person meeting, we will advise you whether Cash, Krugler & Fredericks, LLC can represent you. If we cannot handle your case, we will attempt to refer you to an attorney who might be able to help. If we are able to handle your case and you choose to retain the firm, we will continue to investigate your case to obtain all facts necessary to fully evaluate the merits. For information regarding Cash, Krugler & Fredericks, LLC's contingency fee arranagements, please click here.

Depending on the facts of the case, the investigatory stage can include:

• Interviewing witnesses
• Gathering and preserving physical evidence
• Obtaining photographic/videographic evidence
• Hiring experts or investigators
• Contacting insurance companies

For medical malpractice actions, we will also gather your medical records from your medical care providers for review. If we believe your case has potential merit, we will contact and retain the appropriate medical expert or experts to review the records and render an opinion about the medical care you have received.

The investigatory stage can take anywhere from one to six months or more, depending upon the particular facts and circumstances of your case. In complex medical malpractice actions, multiple medical experts are often required and their review of the medical records can take considerable time. All of the expenses associated with the investigation of your claim will be advanced by Cash, Krugler & Fredericks, LLC.

After the investigatory phase is over, the firm will make a final determination about whether the claim should be prosecuted.