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Injury Litigation

Injuries litigation is a legal procedure through which you can get compensation for your injuries and losses. Your injury lawyer will use strong evidence to support your case, including eyewitness testimony, medical documents in the form of statements from the defendant, as well as expert witness opinions.

Your lawyer will then submit your lawsuit. Once the defendant has responded, the case moves into the stage of fact-finding, which is known as discovery.

The Complaint

Before the lawsuit is filed, an injured party (plaintiff) must conduct pre-lawsuit discovery. This involves reading police accident reports, making informal discovery and identifying possible responsible parties.

After the plaintiff has completed this, they are able to make a complaint and summons. The complaint identifies who is the party who is being sued. It also details the harm caused by the defendant's conduct or inaction. It usually includes a request for compensation for the victim's injuries, including medical bills loss of wages as well as pain and suffering, among other damages.

The defendant will then have 30 days to file a reply which is referred to as an answer in which they either admit or deny the allegations made in the complaint. They may also include an additional defendant from a third party or file an appeal.

During the discovery stage in the discovery stage, both parties exchange relevant information regarding their positions and evidence. This includes depositions (also called interrogatories) as well as written questions (also known as interrogatories) and requests for documents. This is typically the majority of the timeframe for a lawsuit. During this phase, if there are any settlement options, these will be discussed. Otherwise the case will go to trial. During this period your lawyer will give your argument before a jury or judge and the defendant will put on their defense.

The Discovery Phase

Discovery is a formal process that allows you and your legal team to share information with the other party and collect evidence. This can include witness testimony as well as details of the treatment you received from your doctor, and proof of losses you have suffered. Your attorney can utilize a variety of tools to aid you in discovery, such as interrogatories or requests for documents. Requests for documentation are requests to provide all relevant documentation that is within the respective parties' control. Interrogatories require written responses. Requests for admissions require the other party to acknowledge certain facts. This could reduce time and cost since lawyers do not have to prove these uncontested facts in court. Depositions are live recordings of witnesses in which your attorney can inquire about the incident under oath. They will get their answers recorded and transcribed by a court reporter.

While discovery may seem like a lengthy, intrusive and uncomfortable process but it's a crucial step to gather the evidence you need to win your injury case. During your consultation for free, your attorney will be able discuss the details of the discovery process. For instance, if you try to hide a preexisting condition that your injury worsened or aggravated, the information could be discovered in the process of discovery and then thrown out of your case.

The Negotiation Phase

Negotiating a settlement is the main goal of many injuries. The process to achieve this goal usually involves an exchange of information between your lawyer and the insurance company. This may include informal conversations/correspondence (by phone, in meetings, by email) where the parties trade offers and counter-offers. Your lawyer can assist you decide on a number to demand your settlement and then assist in negotiations.

The amount of damages, which includes medical bills, lost wages and future losses, is a factor that is always changing. Your injuries could worsen over time. This could increase future losses or decrease the value of current losses. Your attorney will ensure that damages are determined based upon your current injuries and the prognosis of future recovery.

Insurance companies often attempt to limit their payout by challenging certain elements of your claim. This can result in a delay in settlement negotiations. However, your lawyer has strategies to help you overcome these hurdles and obtain the best possible outcome for your case. Negotiating an agreement may take months or years. Negotiations can take months or lawyers even years based on various factors.

The Trial Phase

Most injury cases are resolved without court through settlement negotiations. However, if there is no resolution the lawyer could decide to go to trial. This can be a costly, time-consuming and stressful process. It also requires the jury to decide whether the defendant should be held liable for your injuries, and the amount you are entitled to. It is therefore important for your lawyer to thoroughly investigate your case prior to the trial to fully understand the nature of your injuries and the severity of your injuries, damages and costs.

At this point, your lawyer will call witnesses and experts to testify. They will also provide evidence in the form of documents, photographs, and medical reports. This is the "case-in-chief" phase. The defense attorney will call witnesses to testify for defense, and argue that plaintiffs shouldn't be awarded damages. The judge or jury then evaluates the evidence and arguments of both sides.

The judge will then explain the legal requirements to be met in order for the jury to rule for the plaintiff and against the defendant. This is known as jury instruction. Each side then gives its closing arguments. If the jury is unable to reach a decision, the judge will declare a mistrial. If you're not satisfied with the outcome of your trial, there may be an appeal option.