The Role of a Paralegal in Your Personal Injury Case
If you’ve been injured in an accident and are pursuing a personal injury claim, you may not realize how many members of a legal team work together to move your case forward. While your attorney leads your legal strategy, handles negotiations and litigation, the paralegal is a vital part of the process, helping ensure that everything behind the scenes runs smoothly and nothing is overlooked.
Attorneys and paralegals work side by side to support each client with professionalism, care, and attention to detail. Here’s what that looks like in a personal injury case:
1. Organizing and Preparing the Case: Paralegals assist in collecting the records and documents needed to build your case. This includes medical records, accident reports, insurance correspondence, bills, and any other evidence relevant to your claim. Paralegals ensure that everything is organized and available to help the attorney present a clear and complete picture of your damages.
2. Communication and Coordination: Paralegals regularly communicate with clients, medical providers, insurance adjusters, and other parties involved in the case. If you need to provide documentation, have questions about the process, or want an update, the paralegal is often your first point of contact. Their role is to keep everything moving and make sure everyone stays informed.
3. Managing Deadlines and Filing Requirements: Personal injury cases involve deadlines and strict timelines. Paralegals track these deadlines, manage case calendars, and ensure that all necessary filings are completed accurately and on time. This helps protect the client’s legal rights and prevents unnecessary delays.
4. Drafting and Submitting Legal Documents: Paralegals are trained to draft a wide range of legal documents, including demand letters, summaries of medical treatment, discovery responses, and court filings. These materials play a critical role in negotiations and case preparation and are reviewed by the attorney as part of the legal strategy.
5. Supporting Clients Throughout the Process: From the first phone call to the final resolution of your case, paralegals are involved in nearly every step of a personal injury case. They provide regular updates, explain what to expect, and help clients feel confident and supported as the case progresses.
At Marietta Injury Advocates, our approach is team-based. Paralegals and attorneys work closely together to ensure that each client receives comprehensive, efficient, and compassionate legal support. Your paralegal is an essential part of the team, helping to make sure no detail is missed and that your case is handled with the care it deserves.
Andrea K. Lazo I’ve worked as a bilingual paralegal for over a decade, supporting clients and their families with compassion, competence, and clarity. I help ensure that every case is organized and every client understands the process from start to finish.
For more information, call us for a free in-person consultation at (770) 538-1823.