What does a paralegal do on a personal injury case?

Paralegals play a critical role in personal injury cases. They gather and organize medical records, correspond with healthcare providers and insurance companies, prepare demand packages, draft legal documents, schedule depositions, and manage case files. They're often the team members you'll communicate with most frequently for updates and document requests. A skilled paralegal keeps your case moving efficiently so your attorney can focus on strategy, negotiations, and courtroom advocacy. In catastrophic injury cases, paralegal work is especially intensive. Gathering years of medical records, coordinating with multiple specialists, organizing life care planning documentation, and managing complex litigation files requires meticulous attention to detail. At Kane Trial Law, our paralegal team works closely with attorney Michael Kane to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.