How to File an injury lawsuits Lawsuit in New York

You can start a lawsuit to seek compensation for any injuries resulting from the negligence of another party.

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

There are common signs in litigation that you need to be aware of as the case progresses through the legal system.

The Complaint

A lawsuit starts with a legal document dubbed the Complaint. It describes your legal rights and the damages you're seeking and how the defendant(s) caused your injuries. It also includes a request for a trial date.

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

In the Complaint, your attorney will reference the existing law (including laws and decisions of the courts where the case is being processed as well as cases from other jurisdictions) to support their arguments. This will help the judge know why you believe the defendant is accountable for your injuries.

We will then draft the Bill of Particulars. It is an official document that lists the injuries you sustained and their total cost, including the costs of medical bills, lost wages, and other monetary losses. We'll also prepare an application for injuries relief that describes the amount 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 makes up most of the lawsuit timeline, we and the defendant will exchange information with the help of various legal tools such as interrogatories, requests for admissions and requests for production of documents. We may also take depositions of experts and doctors.

The Claim Notice

New York law imposes special rules for lawsuits against municipalities and other government entities. These rules contain strict deadlines to file a claim, and strict statutes that limit the time in which the lawsuit can be filed. It is essential to speak with an experienced injury lawyer in these situations.

The first step to filing a claim against a municipality or government entity is to submit a Notice of Claim. This document should be in written form and notarized. It identifies who is making the claim and gives enough details about the incident or accident to help the city agency know who is responsible for damages and injuries, as well as the loss. It also identifies a specific amount that the claim is made.

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 examine your claim and request additional information from you or other sources. When you contact the City regarding your claim, you will be asked to provide your claim number as well as the name of the investigator assigned to your case. The examiner will determine if the City is accountable for your damages and, if they are the amount you are entitled to under the law. If you and the city cannot come to an agreement the case could be heard in court.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is an important aspect of any lawsuit because it allows you to gather information and evidence regarding the other party. This can be accomplished through a variety of methods such as written requests (called "discovery letters") and subpoenas. The process of discovery can help you build a strong argument and be successful in your case.

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