Accident Litigation in Honolulu

What to Expect from Personal Injury Litigation in Honolulu

Honolulu personal injury lawyer, Roy J. Bell III, explains how litigation works and outlines what people can expect from the lawsuit process.

Seek Medical Attention First

The first step after suffering a personal injury in Honolulu is to see medical attention. The full extent of your injuries may not be obvious at the time the injury or accident occurred. If you don't seek medical attention and follow-up with the advice of your doctor, a serious injury may not be properly diagnosed and treated.

Preserve Reports and Documentation

Preserve all the police reports, medical records, receipts, witness and other party’s contact information, medical expenses, and all other items directly or indirectly related to your injury.  If you have to speak to a representative from an insurance company, you should not answer questions until you retain a personal injury attorney.

Meet with a Personal Injury Attorney

With records and information in hand, schedule a free initial appointment with a Honolulu personal injury law firm.  When you meet with the attorney, bring this information with you. You will need to tell your lawyer how, when, and where the injury occurred. 

Personal Injury Law Experience

Before meeting with a personal injury attorney in Honolulu, speak with them to ascertain your comfort level and their range of experience. Check the law firm's credentials. Inquire about their success in recovering damages for their clients, and if their clients have collected those damages awarded to them. Once you feel comfortable and have confidence in the attorney, schedule a free initial consultation as soon as possible.

Ways to Settle Personal Injury Cases

At your initial consultation, your personal injury attorney in Honolulu will assess the facts surrounding your case.  All the documentation and records will be reviewed.  Through years of experience, your personal injury lawyer will be able to determine if your case has merit.  He or she will be able to advise you if the case can likely be settled out of court, or if you have a better chance of recovering higher damages if you pursued a lawsuit.  The severity of your injury will be taken into account when determining the amount of damages. 

Honolulu Personal Injury Litigator - Roy J. Bell, III, Attorney at Law

There is no substitute for 30 years of experience practicing personal injury law and knowing questions to ask, strategies to try, and experts to enlist to win your Honolulu personal injury lawsuit.  Call Roy J. Bell, III Attorney at Law in Honolulu if you have been injured to review these steps in the process of pursuing a personal injury claim.  The law offices of Roy J. Bell can be reached in Honolulu at 808-533-1163, or via our quick contact web form.  We are happy to offer you a free initial consultation to discuss your case.