Updated on: 11/6/2019
Attorneys are very important throughout all steps of a lawsuit. The process after trial is extremely crucial to the case and there are several steps any personal injury lawyer must take, including:
- Analyze verdict and research any issues that occurred at trial
- Write briefs or motions following the verdict to obtain post-trial relief, including motions for attorney fees, or to overturn the verdict
- Analyze trial record to determine if an appeal is warranted
- Research and write briefs and motions if an appeal is filed. Negotiate subrogation claims submitted by a third party (the client’s insurance company, or a government agency) that has the right to be paid back out of the settlement recovery for benefits previously paid to or on behalf of the injured client
- Review and analyze the SGAL’s report regarding the recommendation to approve or reject the child’s settlement (in cases involving injuries to children)
- Draft and prepare the petition asking the court to approve the minor child’s settlement
- Attend and argue the court hearing regarding the approval of the minor child’s settlement
- If a blocked account is to be opened for the child, provide the financial institution with necessary information
- If an annuity is to be purchased, provide the furnisher of that annuity with all necessary information and complete all necessary paperwork, release forms, disclosure statements, etc
- If a trust fund is to be created for the benefit of the child, review and complete all necessary paperwork, release forms, disclosure statements, etc
- Draft and file in court the appropriate written proof or receipts showing creation of the blocked account, annuity purchase, or managed trust account
