How do I notify the person who injured me that I want to file a lawsuit?
To be able to file a lawsuit you must formally notify every party involved in the lawsuit, through the use of a summons. The summons is usually delivered in person or served to the individual being sued or household member, by a sheriff or process server. The summons will notify the person who is being sued what they must then do to protect their rights and the deadlines by which they have to file their answer to the complaint, which tells the person why the action was brought against them and what the demands are.

Should I bring any documents with me to the consultation?
Yes, you should supply any documents that might be potentially relevant to your case. Police reports can contain eyewitness accounts and details of the surrounding conditions. Copies of medical reports from doctors and hospitals will describe your injuries and the insurance information of the person who caused your injury will also be helpful.

What can I do to strengthen my case?
You should maintain an accurate record of all medical treatment, hospitalizations, surgeries, and prescriptions. Also remember to tell your doctor of any complaints you might have, because doctors’ records are often a good sources of information for the insurance companies to evaluate your claim. Notate all statements from witnesses who witnessed your accident, what they saw, and their contact information and allow your attorney to review the notes. Taking photos of the scene, the vehicles, and any injuries you sustained can also be very helpful to have. Pictures help to capture the degree of damage to the vehicles and offer an explanation as to what might have happened during the accident. The more information you are able to provide to your lawyer, the easier it will be for him or her to determine if your claim will be successful.

What is premises liability?
The term "premises liability" generally refers to accidents that occur due to the negligent maintenance, or unsafe or dangerous conditions upon property owned by someone other than the accident victim. Many states have laws that generally require landowners to maintain their property in a manner that does not cause injury to those that, for various reasons, visit the property. Often, these laws pertain to both business owners and homeowners. In many states, property owners and business establishments have been found to have a duty to provide a safe environment for individuals on their premises. If you are injured because a property owner or a business establishment fails to provide a safe environment, you may have a right to bring a claim for various damages incurred due to your injury. In many states, these damages include pain and suffering, medical expenses and lost wages. Premises Liability cases involve injuries sustained on the property or premises of a negligent third party. These types of cases often involve slip and fall accidents, which usually occur when a defective condition, foreign substance or object causes a fall. Crucial to settlement recovery is being able to show how long the defect or substance was there, how visible it was, and how much notice the owner had of the dangerous condition before the accident.