Client Hires Shelly Leeke Law Firm
• Client speaks with an attorney and other members of the legal team to discuss the case, injuries, medical treatment and to gather information, documents, etc.
• Client focuses on medical treatment and healing from injuries.
Initial Calls with Attorney and Staff, Information Gathering.
First 7-10 days
• The attorney or legal assistant will contact you as needed, as they gather information pertaining to all aspects of the case
• Client speaks to the insurance company ONLY for purposes of getting their property damage resolved (DO NOT DISCUSS INJURIES WITH ANY INSURANCE ADJUSTER)
30 Day Call with Attorney or Legal Assistant
Every 30 days
• Attorney and legal team maintain contact with client monthly regarding treatment status
• Discuss any new developments related to your case with attorney
Client Concludes or Reaches Maximum Medical Improvement
• All final medical records and bills are ordered
• Attorney reviews medical treatment and bills with client
*Notify your legal assistant or attorney immediately upon being released from medical treatment.
Settlement Package Call
• Discuss value of damages in preparation of demand package
• Detailed settlement demand package is drafted, and the package is presented to the insurance company
Settlement Negotiations Discussion
• Attorney negotiates with claims adjustors and/or attorneys for the defense; presents offer(s) to the client and advises client as to the quality of the offers
• Client agrees to accept or reject the insurance company’s final offer
Case Settlement
• Case is settled or moved to litigation*
• Attorney meets with client and client signs the documents.
• Final Settlement Statement, file documents and settlement check given to client
