How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York
You can bring a lawsuit in order to seek compensation for injuries that were caused by the negligence of a third party.
Each personal injury case is unique, and it is impossible to predict with certainty how long it will take to resolve the issue.
However there are some commonly used legal terms that you should be aware of as the case progresses through the system.
The Complaint
The Complaint is the first legal document that must be filed in the case of a lawsuit. It outlines the legal claims you have, the damages that you seek, and how the defendant(s), caused your injuries. It also includes an request for the trial date.
injury lawsuit bryan is filed in the court, and then served to the defendants. They have a particular deadline to file an answer or other response. They will then deny the allegations and present their defenses. Your lawyer may also include the counterclaim of a third-party defendant in this instance.
In the Complaint, your lawyer will reference existing law (including the laws and decisions of the courts where the case is being considered and cases from other jurisdictions) in support of their arguments. This will help the judge discern why you believe the defendant is accountable for your injuries.
Then, we will prepare a Bill of Particulars. It is a legal document that lists your injuries, their total costs, including medical bills, lost wage and other financial damages. We will also prepare an application for relief which provides the amount you are seeking. The demand is based upon the medical treatment you received as well as any other evidence that you provide to your lawyer. During the discovery phase, which takes up the most of the time in litigation, we will exchange information with the defendant using different legal tools like requests to admit interrogatories, requests for the production of documents. We may also depose doctors and experts.
The Notice of Claim
New York law has special rules for cases involving municipalities and other government agencies. These rules stipulate strict deadlines for the filing of a claim as well as strict statutes of limitations in the circumstances where a lawsuit could be filed. In these cases it is essential to speak with a reputable injury lawyer.
The first step to file a claim against a municipality, or any other government entity is to file a Notice of Claim. This document should be in writing and notarized. It identifies who is making the claim and includes enough details about the incident or accident to help the city's agency know who is responsible for damages or injuries, and who is responsible for losses. It also specifies the amount that the claim is filed.
After the City has received the claim it will acknowledge receipt and assign a claim number it. A Comptroller's Office examiner will be assigned to investigate the claim. They may request additional information from you, or from other sources. Whenever you contact the City regarding your claim you will be asked to provide your claim number as well as the name of the investigator assigned to your case. The examiner will determine if City is responsible for your losses, and if so the amount you are entitled to under the law. If you and the city are not able to reach a settlement then your case will go to trial.
The Discovery Phase
The Discovery Phase is a key aspect of any lawsuit because it permits you to collect information and evidence from the other party. This can be done through a variety of methods, including through written requests (called “discovery letters”) and subpoenas. This process of discovery will help you create an argument that is persuasive and help you succeed in proving your case.
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