Our Process

Our personal injury lawyers will aggressively represent accident victims and their families in order to ensure the largest possible recovery. The firm does not charge fees up front or charge by the hour, instead Carey & Dobson represents its clients on a contingency fee basis. This means nothing is owed unless our Lawyers successfully recover money on your behalf. Contact us (404-635-1112) today for a free case consultation.

Carey & Dobson lawyers will present your claim to the insurance company in the form of a demand package. The demand package will tell the story of your case. It will explain as to how the accident occurred. It will give a detailed medical explanation of the seriousness of your injuries and how they have impacted your life. Medical records, wage loss documentation, and investigation information is included with your demand package. This information will be reviewed by the insurance company’s claim adjuster or attorney, and they will respond in the form of an acceptance of the demand, a counter-offer, or a rejection of the claim. If a settlement offer is made, we will communicate the offer to you. After thoroughly discussing the offer, you will instruct us to accept or reject it on your behalf. Depending on the circumstances, Carey & Dobson will recommend either accepting or rejecting the offer. However, the client always has the final say in accepting or rejecting any settlement offer that the insurance company might make. And remember, negotiations do not end until the client’s claim is settled or a verdict is reached in a court of law.

Our Process for Personal Injury Claims

Step 1

Protect Your Rights

Insurance companies often take advantage of accident victims during the vulnerable time period following a traumatic incident. Our legal team will immediately take over all communication with the insurance companies to protect your rights. This includes preserving evidence and documenting the facts of the case while they are still fresh.

Step 2

Medical Treatment

We will connect you with leading medical professionals in your area to diagnose and treat your injuries. If you are unable to afford medical treatment we can facilitate treatment on a medical lien basis, which means you pay nothing up front, rather your medical bills are paid from the settlement proceeds at the conclusion of your case. After all injuries are diagnosed and treated we will be in a position to place an appropriate settlement value on your personal injury claim and begin negotiations with the insurance company.

Step 3

Negotiations

All documentation supporting your claim will be organized into a “demand package” telling the story of your case to the at-fault insurance company. The insurance company will review these documents and respond in the form of an acceptance, a counter-offer, or a rejection. Our office will communicate with you during this negotiation and you will have the final decision.

Step 4

Pre-Litigation Settlement

The majority of our cases settle in the pre-litigation stage, prior to filing a lawsuit. Whether your case settles, you will sign a settlement release that officially closes your case in exchange for the agreed amount of financial compensation. Our law firm will also negotiate with your medical providers to lower your bills and maximize the money in your pocket.

Step 5

Filing A Lawsuit

If the insurance company’s offer is unreasonable, we will file a lawsuit on your behalf. This process will elevate your claim and often results in higher settlement amounts. Our law firm will pay for the costs of litigating your case so you don’t have to pay out of pocket. These costs will be reimbursed from the settlement.

Step 6

Discovery/Depositions

Although jury trials are rare, we prepare every case as though it will go before a jury. This requires gathering additional evidence and hiring experts who will testify in support of our case. A deposition is your opportunity to tell your story under oath. We also question the at-fault person under oath to gather crucial information we will use at mediation or trial.

Step 7

Mediation/Arbitration

Prior to a jury trial, your case will likely go before a mediator who is a neutral party responsible for listening to both sides of the case and making settlement recommendations. Your case may settle at this stage if the mediator can help the insurance company realize the full value of your case. Arbitration is similar to mediation and could be required when we are collecting from your insurance company, rather than the at fault peson’s insurance company.

Step 8

Jury Trial

This is the final step in getting you the compensation you deserve. Our experienced trial lawyers will present your case to a jury of your peers who will ultimately decide the amount of financial compensation they believe is fair after hearing all the evidence.