The Role of Process Servers in Gathering Evidence for Personal Injury Cases

The success of any personal injury case hinges on the strength and depth of evidence. From medical records and police reports to witness statements and expert testimony, a body of evidence helps build a compelling narrative and can help secure a favorable outcome for the plaintiff. 

While attorneys and their legal teams are the primary strategists, a partner often overlooked is the professional process server. A skilled process server acts as an on-the-ground extension of a legal team, providing valuable intelligence and executing crucial actions that are essential to building a strong personal injury case. 

At Pro Legal, our process servers can help with your personal injury cases in the following ways. 

Securing Due Process to Begin Discovery

The primary role of a process server in a personal injury case is to formally serve the defendant with the initial summons and complaint. Though this step may seem straightforward, it is the most critical step that must happen before evidence gathering can begin. 

Proper service of process is essential for establishing jurisdiction, as it is the legal act that confers jurisdiction on the court over the defendant. Without it, the case cannot proceed, and any attempts to conduct discovery are invalid. 

Once a defendant is properly served, the clock starts on their response time and on the discovery phase. E-filing legal documents can also speed this process up, meaning you have even more time for discovery. You can start requesting medical records, depose witnesses, and send interrogatories, all of which you need to uncover the evidence to prove negligence and damages. 

A professional process server’s efficiency and accuracy ensure this critical phase begins without delay. 

Facilitating the Formal Discovery Process

After the initial service, process servers remain an important link in the chain of evidence gathering. 

They are often tasked with serving other Critical documents that are central to building a personal injury case, such as: 

• Subpoenas for medical records

• Formal Discovery request for documents

• Witness subpoenas to compel witnesses

With the help of a professional process server, your personal injury case can run smoothly, as a process server can help alleviate issues and complications in the transfer and delivery of documents.

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In all cases, including personal injury cases, every detail matters!

A process server’s role is far more than just a logistical step. By securing due process, providing valuable intelligence, and effectively facilitating the formal discovery process, they become an indispensable partner in the pursuit of justice. 

If you need top-notch process servers in Minnesota, file a request for service through Pro Legal’s website today. You’ll receive fast communication, unbiased, third-party information, photos, and GPS tracking information. 

Additionally, we provide an online portal that enables every client to view their information.