"Why is this taking so long?"
This question came from a venting caller about their lawyer (not part of our firm) as she is considering making a switch. In this case we actually think she hired a good firm and told her to stick it out. But it does raise a good question; what can be done to get you in to court as soon as possible? Most of these things should be done by your attorney.
1. Secure all medical records and bills by subpoena so they can be admitted in to evidence. If you don't have that you are not ready for trial.
2. If needed, get an opinion from a credible doctor that the injuries sustained are work related. If the defense won't agree to that report getting admitted then get the doctor's deposition scheduled ASAP. If you don't have that you are not ready for trial.
3. Get the facts straight. Evidence of wages earned (cancelled pay stubs), witness information, accident report copies, etc.
4. Motion the case for trial and let the defense know you are serious.
That's really it. It's not rocket science, it's just a matter of being organized. That doesn't mean that there won't be delays and if you go to trial it can take months before a Judge makes a decision and even after that, the decision can be appealed. But as I tell my kids, if you don't try you won't succeed.
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