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What is a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

You may be entitled to compensation if have been injured due to the actions or inactions of another person. To find out more about your legal rights get in touch with a seasoned personal injury lawyer.

A personal injury lawsuit is civil litigant in which the plaintiff seeks compensation for their losses. This includes medical expenses or lost wages, as well as property damage. The process can take several months to a few years.

Damages

A personal injury lawsuit is a legal action that is used to compel another person, or entity, to pay you compensation for damages caused by an accident. The plaintiff is the injured party and the defendants are the parties responsible. If someone dies as a result of carelessness or infractions committed by others In wrongful deaths, the case are often included in personal injury claims.

Damages are typically classified into two categories: compensatory and punitive. Compensatory damages include medical bills as well as pain and suffering compensation, and other out of pocket expenses. Punitive damages are not common and are intended to penalize the perpetrator for their extreme behavior.

The first type of damages is often called "economic damages." This is the term used to describe all out-of-pocket expenses associated with the accident or injury. This could include hospital bills medical expenses, doctor's charges and physical therapy costs. In some cases other expenses such as the cost of travelling to and from appointments or changes to your home for permanent disabilities can be included in a claim.

Non-economic damages are also referred to by the term "pain and suffer" damages. These are more difficult to quantify and involve the emotional distress, mental anxiety and suffering that accidents can cause. Your lawyer will help you value these damages based on the severity of your injury. This could be based on the ability to do things you were previously able to do or your loss of a relationship with your family.

Statute of Limitations

In a legal rule known as the statute of limitations, any person who suffers an injury in an accident must make a claim within a certain time frame or the claim will be rejected by the courts. This is to stop evidence from being forgotten or lost, and to prevent people from dragging incident-related litigation out for an indefinite period.

The time frame for filing a claim differs from one state another, but most personal injury claims have a time limit of between two and four years. There are certain exceptions to the time limit for filing a claim. If you need assistance to determine if your claim falls under one of these exceptions, then it is recommended to seek legal advice.

A key aspect of the statute of limitations is that it applies only to the filing of a lawsuit in court. Insurance claims are often used to resolve injury cases and do not require formal lawsuits. It is important to allow yourself enough time to file a lawsuit in the event that negotiations with insurance aren't as smooth as you had hoped, or if there is a problem that is not resolved by insurance.

Certain circumstances can stop the clock of the statute of limitations however these cases are rare and generally need to be considered on an individual case-by-case basis. For example the statute of limitations might not begin to run until the victim discovers or should have reasonably discovered that their injuries were caused by another person's negligent actions. In some states, such as New York, the statute of limitations is different for claims against municipalities.

Complaint

A personal injury lawsuit is a civil case filed by an injured party against the person or entity that caused the injury. The plaintiff claims that the defendant breached their duty of care, and that this breach caused loss and harm to the plaintiff. The defendant is then held responsible for these damages.

The first document filed with a personal injury lawsuit is called the complaint. It contains detailed allegations about the incident that caused your injuries. It also outlines the damages you seek. The complaint also contains a "prayer for relief" which outlines what you want the court to do. The summons and complaint must be delivered to the defendant.

After the complaint is filed, the defendant must submit an answer to the complaint within a specific time frame, and will either admit or deny the allegations in the complaint. The defendant may also file a counterclaim against the plaintiff or bring in a different defendant as a third-party defendant.

A successful personal injury lawsuit is based on solid evidence, including medical documents and witness testimony. We work closely with our clients to ensure that all relevant information is collected and included in the case. The evidence we collect can also assist us to negotiate with the defendants' lawyers or insurance agents to negotiate the most favorable settlement offer.

Preliminary Conference

In a personal injury lawsuit, your attorney must prove that the negligence of the defendant led to your accident. You must also prove that you suffered injuries in your accident and that your injuries are worthy of financial compensation.

This can be a long process however, the trial is when you'll be able to decide if you'll get the damages you're entitled to. In the trial before jurors, your lawyer will argue the defendant's responsibility and the need to pay for your losses. The defendant will provide evidence that their actions are unrelated to the accident, which prevents them from having to compensate you for your losses.

Before proceeding to trial, you must attend a preliminary conference. This is usually the first time your case will be subject to deadlines that are set by the Court itself. This is also the time when your attorney will be discussing the matter with the defense.

Preliminary meetings are usually held by a judicial registrar, or an individual from the court's staff. All parties must attend the initial conference in person, unless the case is handled by the New York's Differentiated Case Management Rule or the Rules are exempted in other ways. If a party is unable to attend in person they can participate via telephone or on the internet, with the consent of the convenor. If your case is to be part of the Differentiated Case Management program, the preliminary conference will be an opportunity to identify whether your case falls within one of the three classifications that are expedited, standard, or complex.

Bill of Particulars

After the summons and complaint have been filed, the defendants named in the lawsuit will be given twenty to thirty days (although this time frame may be extended by the court). After the Answer is filed, the case is moved to what is called the discovery phase. During this time the parties exchange information in the form of written demands for discovery and depositions.

At the conclusion of discovery the attorney representing the plaintiff drafts what is known as a Bill of Particulars. The document details the legal claims being made as well as the relief requested - typically an award of money damages. The Bill of Particulars is intended to put the defendant on notice of the specific legal claims being made so that they is able to effectively prepare for trial.


Before a Bill of Particulars can be followed, it must be reviewed by the court. In general, a court will only accept a Bill of Particulars if it is not vague or broad. A Bill of Particulars should be limited to the specific acts of negligence being asserted and should not include new claims. For example, in Linker v. Jolly, 203 A.D.2d 527 (2nd Dept. In 1994, the court affirmed the motion to strike out any references to willful or intentional acts in a medical negligence case.

The court will not permit a new theory to be introduced at any stage in the litigation that is unreasonablely late. To avoid causing prejudice, an amendment made late to a Bill of Particulars must be supported by an affidavit which gives a reasonable explanation of the tardiness of the amendment.

Physical Examination

You may question the reason why a doctor, who doesn't know you or your medical history, and isn't familiar with the specifics of your accident, should be required to conduct a medical examination. However, this kind of exam is actually an obligation under Washington law, and could be beneficial in your case.

Typically, IMEs are conducted by medical doctors who are employed by the insurance company representing the defendant and their goal is to provide a different perspective to your injuries. Although they are sometimes referred to as "independent," these physicians - just like the insurance companies - have their own agenda and financial interest in decreasing the amount of compensation that could be given to a victim of injury.

Your Orange County personal injury attorney will make sure you know what you can expect from an IME and will give an IME doctor with a copy of all pertinent medical records. Your lawyer will also be present at the IME and will ensure that you are examined fairly by ensuring that the doctors questions do not deviate from those in your medical records. Do not underplay or exaggerate the severity of your injury to these doctors. accident injury law firms are trained to spot dishonesty, and could make use of this information in a trial.

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