Filing a Truck Accident Claim in Denton

Understanding Litigation Procedures

Once an injured individual seeks medical treatment and their lawyer preserves the necessary evidence, the official litigation process for a Denton tractor-trailer crash claim can truly begin. At this point, a demand letter is usually sent to the defendant party(s) in an attempt to negotiate restitution outside of court. If the demand is not met, or if the parties cannot agree on a settlement amount, then the official lawsuit is filed. Next, both sides prepare their case for trial and go through a process called discovery. During discovery, attorneys for both sides may ask questions or request documents from either the injured party or the defendant party(s). Finally, depositions—which are sworn out-of-court testimonies—are taken from each party and turned into transcripts to later be used in court. After the discovery process, both sides will enter into mediation. Mediation provides an opportunity to settle the case outside of court with the help of an impartial third-party. The mediator will attempt to help both parties resolve any conflict or animosity and come to a fair compromise, avoiding the time and money that comes with a long-drawn-out trial. However, mediation does not always work—especially if large trucking conglomerates or their greedy insurance companies are involved and refuse to pay an injured individual what they deserve for their damages. In such instances, the case will proceed to trial and be left up to a judge or jury to decide.