Slip and Fall Claim Timeline

Answer:

When it comes to a timeline, one of the key components in any case here in Phoenix, Arizona, and really anywhere across the country, is you. The speed of the case is up to you. Why do we say that? Well, because we have to make sure that you are whole and healthy before we move on a case. You never want to close a case down before the client is all the way recovered or recovered to the degree that they’re going to recover and done with their rehabilitation and getting back to health. There are medical records and medical bills that are still ongoing, so we want to make sure that we have all of the damages, costs and fees we need to come up with a holistic number and value your case. How long does it take? Well, the wild card in that is you. How long is it going to take you to recover and get back up on your feet so that we can pursue those claims? After that, there’s the litigation process. If it does not settle before filing the lawsuit, the litigation process can take some time and, of course, the court affects that. One thing that we try to make sure we do here at Smith and Green in our Arizona office and in our other areas of jurisdiction where we practice is we try to make sure, in a very positive manner and an affirmative manner, that we keep you, the client, abreast along the way of the process. Just a simple phone call to somebody in our office— to one of the lawyers or administrative assistants— will keep you up to date on your case and give you guidelines and time frames as to how long your case is going to take. It changes from time to time, but a part of our job is to communicate with you and keep you abreast of how long it will take to resolve your slip and fall claim.