b'COLLISION PROTECTION DECISIONAccidents andAccident victims canThe lawyer and client injuries caused by thelose their rights withoutmust decide whether negligence of anotherthe protection of anthe insurance company can happen on theexperienced personaloffer is fair, or whether road or anywhere. injury lawyer. to sue. STARTCOLLISION PROTECTION DECISIONRETENTION NEGOTIATIONPersonal injury lawyersThe negotiation handle cases for aphase comprises contingency fee of amonetary demands percentage on the and offers between the amount recovered. lawyer and insurance company. RETENTION NEGOTIATIONCOOPERATION PRESENTATIONThe client and personalAll supporting documents injury lawyer must workare presented to the together on the case.insurance company with a demand for settlement. COOPERATION PRESENTATIONINVESTIGATION EVALUATIONThe lawyer identifiesDetermining the value the responsible parties,of a personal injury case contacts witnesses andrequires evaluation of verifies insurance coverage.several factors.INVESTIGATION EVALUATIONCASE RESOLUTIONCOMMUNICATION STABILIZATION DOCUMENTATIONCOMMUNICATIONPROCESSFrequent exchange ofSTABILIZATION DOCUMENTATIONInjured accident victimsThe lawyer gathers medical information is essential remain under a doctorsrecords, reports, bills, wage to the success of the case.care until all injuries haveloss verification and other resolved or a permanentdocumentation of damages. condition stabilizes.16'