Most people hire an injury lawyer once in their lifetime — so it’s normal not to know what comes next. Here is exactly what happens after you call John K. Zaid & Associates, step by step.
Step 1: Free Case Evaluation
It starts with a conversation. We listen to what happened, review any documents you have, and give you an honest assessment — even if that means telling you that you don’t need a lawyer. The consultation is free and confidential.
Step 2: Investigation
The moment you hire us, the clock starts. We send preservation letters, gather camera footage and crash reports, interview witnesses, and bring in experts before evidence disappears.
Step 3: Your Medical Recovery
Your health comes first. We help you get to the right doctors and make sure every injury is documented — because your medical records are the backbone of your claim.
Step 4: Building and Presenting the Demand
Once your treatment stabilizes, we calculate the full value of your case — medical bills, future care, lost income, and pain and suffering — and present a demand to the insurance company backed by evidence they cannot ignore.
Step 5: Negotiation or Trial
Most cases settle. But insurers offer full value only when they know your lawyer will go to trial — and we will. You make the final call on any settlement; we give you the honest advice to make it.
What It Costs You
Nothing up front — ever. We advance all case expenses and work on a contingency fee: no fee unless we win. Wondering where to start? Check do I have a case? or browse our practice areas.