How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York

When you seek compensation for an injury triggered by negligence of a third party, you can bring a formal lawsuit.

Every personal injury case is unique and it is not possible to predict with certainty how long it will take to resolve the issue.

However there are a few common litigation landmarks that you should be aware as the case moves through the court system.

The Complaint

The Complaint is the first legal document to be filed in the event of a lawsuit. It outlines the legal claims you have, the damages you want to recover, and what the defendant(s), caused your injuries. It also contains a request for the trial date.

The complaint is filed with the court and then served to the defendants. The defendants are given a deadline for filing an answer or another response. Here they will deny the allegations and present their defenses. Your lawyer may also mention the counterclaim of a third-party defendant at this time.

Your attorney will support their arguments by citing existing law (including laws, decisions, and other cases from the courts where your case is being handled, as well as cases from other jurisdictions). This will help the judge to understand why you believe that the defendant is accountable for your injuries.

We will then prepare then, we'll prepare a Bill of Particulars. This is a legal document that lists your injuries, their total cost, including medical bills, lost wage and other monetary damages. We will also prepare an order for relief that details the compensation you are seeking. The demand is dependent on the medical treatment you received as well as other evidence you have provided to your attorney. During the discovery phase, which is the reason for most of the duration of the lawsuit both the defendant and we will exchange information through various legal tools such as requests for admissions, interrogatories and requests for production of documents. We may also depose doctors and experts.

The Claim Notice

New York law imposes special rules for cases involving municipalities and other government entities. These rules contain strict deadlines for filing a claim, and strict statutes that limit the length of time the lawsuit can be filed. It is essential to speak with an experienced attorney for injuries in these circumstances.

The first step in filing a claim against any municipality or government entity is to make a notice of Claim. This document should be in written form and notarized. It identifies the person who is making the claim and includes enough details about the incident or accident to let the city authority know who is responsible for any damages, injuries and losses. It also provides the amount of the claim.

Once the City has received this claim it will acknowledge receipt and assign a claim number to it. A Comptroller's Office examiner will be assigned to investigate the claim. They could request additional information from you, or from other sources. If you contact the City about your claim, the City will ask you to provide your claim number and details of the investigator assigned to your case. The examiner will determine if the City is responsible for your losses and, if they are it will determine the amount you're entitled to under the law. If you and the city are not able to agree on a solution the case could be heard in court.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is an important component of any lawsuit as it allows you obtain information and proof about the other party. This can be done through a variety of methods, including through written requests (called "discovery letters") and subpoenas. This discovery process will help you to build an argument that is strong and will succeed in proving your case.

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