How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York

If you want to recover compensation for an injury triggered by another party's negligence, you may file a formal lawsuit.

Each personal injury law firm case is unique and it is not possible to know for certain how long it will take to resolve the matter.

There are common signs in litigation that you must be aware of as the case moves through the system.

The Complaint

A lawsuit starts with a legal document called the Complaint. It details the legal claims you have, the damages that you are seeking, and how the defendant(s) caused your injuries. It also contains a request for a trial date.

The complaint is filed in court and served on the defendant(s). They have a specific deadline to make an answer or another response. This is where they reject the allegations made in the lawsuit and state their defenses. Your lawyer can also add the counterclaim of a third-party defendant at this point.

Your attorney will back their arguments by citing the existing law (including laws and Vimeo decisions, as well as other cases from the courts in which your case is being dealt with, as well as cases from other jurisdictions). This helps the judge to know why they believe the defendant is responsible for your injuries.

Then, we'll prepare a Bill of Particulars. This is a legal document which details your injuries, their total costs, including medical bills, lost wage and other monetary damages. We can also prepare an application for relief that describes the compensation you're seeking. The demand is based upon the medical treatment that you received and any other evidence you gave to your lawyer. During the discovery phase, which takes up the majority of the litigation timeline we will share information with the defendant using different legal tools, such as admission requests interrogatories, requests for the production of documents. We could also depose experts and doctors.

The Claim Notice

New York law has special rules in cases involving municipalities and other government agencies. These rules include strict deadlines to file a claim, and strict statutes that limit the length of time the lawsuit can be filed. In these situations it is essential to speak with a qualified injury lawyer.

The first step to file making a claim against a municipality or government entity is to file a Notice of Claim. This document must be submitted in written form and Vimeo notarized. It identifies the person who is making the claim and gives enough details about the incident or accident to help the city agency understand who is responsible for any damages as well as losses. It also specifies the amount to which the claim is made.

After the City has received the claim, it will acknowledge receipt and assign a claim number it. An examiner from the Comptroller's Office will be assigned to examine your claim and require additional information from you or other sources. If you contact the City about your claim, the city will require you to provide your claim number and name of the investigator assigned to your case. The examiner will determine whether the City is responsible for your losses and, if so the amount to which you are entitled under the law. If you are unable reach an agreement with the city and the city, your case will go to trial.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is an important aspect of any lawsuit because it allows you to gather information and proof about the other party. You can accomplish this in a variety of ways such as through written requests (called"discovery letters") and Vimeo subpoenas. This process of discovery will assist you build an argument that is persuasive and help you be successful in your case.

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