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How Do Injury Lawsuits Work?
While every injury differs, the majority follow a similar pattern. The first step is seeking medical treatment as soon as it is possible. This is vital because certain injuries, such as concussions, might not show any obvious signs.
Next, your lawyer will prepare and send an agreement demand letter to the negligent party's insurance company. This will start the process of negotiation to settle your claim.
The Complaint
In a lawsuit the complaint is the legal document that you (the plaintiff) explain what actions of the defendant or lack of action directly caused your injuries. The complaint also includes an offer for compensation in the form of the amount you would like to receive from the defendant for your damages. It also includes a prayer for declaratory judgment, injunctive relief, compensatory and actual damages (monetary), costs, punitive damages, and interest.
It is a smart idea to hire an injury lawyer to draft your Complaint to ensure it is in line with the regulations of the court that you will be arguing. This is especially true in the event that your case is challenged by the insurance company of the opposing party, which has lawyers with experience in handling such cases.
Once your Complaint is completed, it will be filed in the appropriate court, and then personally delivered to the person or entity who caused you harm. This is called service of Process and ensures that your Complaint is accompanied by your claim for damages.
Once the defendant receives a copy of the Complaint, they must respond to it within a certain time frame or risk being found to be in breach of their obligation to pay you. The defendant can respond in the form of an official Answer to the Complaint, a Motion to dismiss or a counterclaim.
After the defendant files their response to your Complaint The parties will then begin exchanging information for pre-trial discovery. Your attorney will need to collect evidence and details regarding the accident, your injuries, and your losses.
One of the most important tools for your injury lawyer during this stage is known as a Request for Admission. This is a series of questions that your attorney will request the defendant to answer or deny under the oath. This can be used to help identify any areas of the case that require more investigation, like witnesses' testimony or medical records.
The Litigation Period
In most civil law nations, there are laws known as statutes of limitation. They stipulate that a lawsuit has to be filed within a specified time period after the occurrence of an injury, or else the right to pursue action will expire. This is commonly referred to as being "time barred."
Statutes of limitations vary depending on the country of origin, as well as the type of case. Most of them allow plaintiffs who have suffered a breach in contract or personal injury to bring a suit within a specified amount of time after the incident that caused injury.
It is sometimes difficult to determine the exact date of the statute of limitations, when the clock starts to tick. It will be based on the date of the incident, or the date that the damage is discovered. It may also be based on the date that a court would decide that a person reasonably should have discovered they were harmed.
The clock will begin to run from the date the incident occurred or when the plaintiff should have discovered the damage. Sometimes, a court may extend the time period for a statute of limitations, or call it off in specific circumstances. For instance the case where a doctor is performing an operation on a patient, and then accidentally removes their spleen in the process, this would be considered medical negligence. In this case, the patient could be subject to an extended limitation of two years.
The judge will make his decision based on evidence presented by the parties. This written decision will include the facts that the judge has determined to be true and the legal conclusions that follow from the facts. The judgment will contain instructions regarding who is responsible for what amount. Typically, the plaintiff will be ordered to pay the damages if awarded and the defendant will be required to cover all costs incurred with the trial. If the judge finds that the defendant is at fault in the case, they may be ordered to pay a claimant's attorney fees.
Negotiation
In the course of litigation, parties will often attempt to settle a case. This is done to save money, such as court costs, expert witness fees, etc. It also helps to reduce time and anxiety of having to go to trial. The goal of settlement negotiations is to reach an amount that covers all your losses, which includes medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. It can also include the compensation for a family member's loss in wrongful death cases. Remember that the insurance company will often attempt to underpay you. This is why you should be able to count on a seasoned personal injury lawyer such as the ones at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. and be on your side during this process.
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