What Happens to the Defendant after a Civil Trial?

A lawyer in St. Augustine can explain what happens to the individual or entity that was responsible for your accident after your claim is filed. The process begins by the individual or entity being contacted by the appropriate insurance company.

Statements

A lawyer in St. Augustine may review statements that the individual who caused your accident or his or her representative provides to the insurance company. Often, these statements are recorded and may be accompanied by written transcripts of the conversations.

Continuing Contact

After the insurance company conducts its initial investigation, there may be very little contact between the person or entity that caused the accident and the insurance company that is handling the claim. It is uncommon for the insurance company to keep the defendant informed of the daily progress of the claim. However, a lawyer in St. Augustine can explain that this is sometimes not the case in medical malpractice cases. In the majority of personal injury cases, the defendant simply moves on with his or her life and hopes that the case will settle and be resolved.

No Settlement

In cases that do not end in a settlement prior to trial, your lawyer, you, the insurance company and the defendant move forward with litigation. The insurance company contacts the insured individual and provides a legal representative to the insured. However, the technical party of the case is the defendant, not the insurance company. Although the insurance company provides the representation for the defendant, the defendant is the true party. This is true even if the insurance company winds up paying the entire settlement or verdict. However, the insured individual must participate in the litigation process.

Legal Assistance from a Lawyer in St. Augustine

If you would like more information about what happens to the defendant, contact a lawyer in St. Augustine from Canan Law by calling (904) 849-2266.

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