How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York

If you want to recover compensation for an sunset injury law firm that was caused by the negligence of another party, you may start a lawsuit.

Each personal injury case is unique, and it is not possible for us to predict how the case will last.

However there are some typical legal landmarks you should be aware as the case progresses through the court system.

The Complaint

The Complaint is the first legal document to be filed in a lawsuit. It lists your legal claims and the damages you're seeking, and the way in which the defendant(s) caused your injuries. It also includes the request for an appropriate trial date.

The complaint is filed with the court and served to the defendants. The defendants have a deadline to file an answer or a response. This is the time to deny the allegations in the lawsuit and state their defenses. At this stage, your attorney may also file a counterclaim or a third-party defendant.

Your attorney will back their argument by citing current law (including laws or decisions as well as cases from the courts in which your case is being argued, as well as cases from other jurisdictions). This helps the judge to comprehend why they believe that the defendant is liable for your injuries.

We will then prepare the Bill of Particulars. It is a legal document that lists your injuries and their total expense, including the cost of medical bills, lost wages, and other losses in money. We can also prepare an application for injury relief which will detail the compensation you are seeking. The demand is dependent on the medical treatment you received as well as other evidence you've provided to your attorney. During the discovery phase, which accounts for most of the duration of the lawsuit, we and the defendant will exchange information using various legal tools such as interrogatories, requests for admissions and requests for the production of documents. We may also depose doctors and experts.

The Notice of Claim

New York law imposes special rules for lawsuits against municipalities and other governmental entities. These rules contain strict deadlines for the filing of claims and strict statutes of limitation in which a lawsuit may be filed. In these instances it is essential to speak with a qualified injury lawyer.

The first step in a claim against a municipality, or any other governmental entity is filing a Notice of Claim. The document must be in written form and notarized. It identifies the person who is making the claim, and gives enough details about the incident or accident to help the city authority know who is responsible for the damages as well as losses. It also identifies the amount of the claim.

The City will acknowledge receipt of the claim and assign the claim a number. An examiner from the Comptroller's Office will be assigned to investigate your claim and could seek additional information from you or other sources. Whenever you contact the City about your claim you will be asked to provide your claim number as well as the name of the person assigned to your case. The examiner will determine if City is responsible for your damages, and if so the amount you are entitled to under the law. If you are unable reach an agreement with the city your case will be taken to trial.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is a key part of any lawsuit because it permits you to get information and evidence from the opposing party. You can do this through many different ways that include written requests (called "discovery letters") and subpoenas. This process of discovery will assist you to build an argument that is persuasive and help you succeed in proving your case.

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