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injury attorneys Litigation

The legal process which allows you to claim compensation for your losses and injuries. Your injury law firms lawyer will use strong evidence to support your case, including eyewitness testimonies, medical documentation, defendant's statements, and expert witness opinions.

Your lawyer will file your lawsuit. When the defendant has responded, the case enters the discovery phase, which is a process of finding facts.

The Complaint

Before the lawsuit can be filed, an injured person (plaintiff) must conduct pre-lawsuit discovery. This includes looking over police accident reports, making informal discovery and identifying at-fault parties.

The plaintiff can then file an order with a complaint. The complaint identifies the person that is being sued and describes the harm that was caused by the defendant's actions or lack thereof. It typically includes a request for compensation for medical expenses, lost income, suffering and pain, as well as other damages related to their injuries.

The defendant has 30 days to respond, referred to as an answer. In this response, the defendant can admit or deny any claims made in the complaint. They can also file an additional counterclaim or add a third-party defendant the suit.

During the discovery phase, both parties will exchange pertinent information about their positions and the evidence. This involves depositions (also known as interrogatories) and written questions (also known as interrogatories) and requests for documents. This phase usually takes up the majority of the timeframe for a lawsuit. If there are settlement opportunities, they will take place during this period. In the event that there is no settlement, the case will progress to trial. During this time the attorney will give your case to a jury or judge and the defendant will take on their defense.

The Discovery Phase

The discovery phase is a formal procedure that allows your legal team and the at-fault party to exchange information and gather evidence. It could include witness statements, details regarding your medical treatment, as well as proof of the damages that you have suffered. Your attorney may use a variety tools to help you during discovery, including interrogatories and requests for documents. Requests for documents are the requests to provide all relevant documentation that are within each party's control. Interrogatories require written responses. Requests for admission are written requests to the other side asking for them to acknowledge certain facts. This can cut down on time and cost as the attorneys do not have to prove the facts during trial. Depositions are live conversations with witnesses in which your attorney can interview them about the incident under oath and have their answers recorded and transcribed by a court reporter.

While it might appear to be a long painful, invasive and uncomfortable process but it is an essential step to gather the evidence necessary to win your case. During your free consultation your attorney can discuss the specifics of the discovery process. For example, if you try to hide a preexisting condition that has aggravated your injury and this information is discovered in the process of discovery and dismissed from your case.

The Negotiation Phase

Most injury cases aim to settle through negotiation. This usually involves an exchange of information back and forth between your lawyer and that of the responsible party's insurer. This may include informal conversations/correspondence (by phone, in meetings, by email) where the parties trade offers and counter-offers. Your lawyer can help you choose the appropriate number to ask for your settlement and can then assist in negotiations.

The amount of damages, such as medical bills, lost wages and future losses, is an aspect that is constantly changing. Your injuries may worsen over time, which may increase your losses in the future and decrease the amount of your current losses. Your lawyer will ensure that your damages are determined by the current state of your injuries, and provide an accurate prognosis for your future recovery.

A lot of times, insurance companies are trying to limit their payout for claims by challenging certain elements of your case. This can delay settlement negotiations but your lawyer will have strategies to help you get through these challenges and reach the most favorable outcome for your case. Negotiating a settlement can take months or years. There are many factors that affect how long settlement negotiations take, but knowing what to expect will make the process less stressful and more effective for you.

The Trial Phase

Most cases of injury are resolved without court through settlement negotiations. However, if there is no resolution, your lawyer may decide to take the case to trial. This is a costly lengthy, time-consuming and stressful procedure. The jury must also decide if you are compensated for your injuries, and If so, what amount. It is therefore crucial for your lawyer to conduct thorough research on your case in this phase to fully comprehend how you were injured, the extent of your injuries, damages and costs.

Your attorney will then call witnesses as well as experts and present physical evidence, such as photos or documents as well as medical reports. This is referred to as the case-in­-chief phase. The defense attorney will then call witnesses to testify and argue that the plaintiff should not be awarded damages. The jury or judge will then take into consideration the evidence and arguments presented by both parties.

The judge will explain to the jury the legal requirements that must be followed in order for them to make a decision in favor of plaintiff or against defendant. This is referred to as jury instruction. Each side then presents its closing arguments. If the jury is unable reach a decision then the judge declares a mistrial. If you are not happy with the result of your trial, there may be a right to appeal.

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