How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York

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

Each personal injury law firm case will be individual and therefore it is impossible to know how long the case will take.

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

The Complaint

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

The complaint is filed with the court and then served to the defendants. They are given a deadline to file an answer or other response. Here they will deny the allegations and present their defenses. At this point, your attorney can also add a counterclaim as well as a third-party defendant.

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

We will then draft a Bill of Particulars. It is a legal document that lists the injuries you sustained and their total cost, including the expenses of medical bills, lost wages, and other financial losses. We will also prepare an application for relief which details the compensation that you are seeking. The demand is based on the medical treatment you received and other evidence you've provided to your attorney. During the discovery phase, which makes up most of the duration of the lawsuit We and the defendant will exchange information using a variety of legal tools like interrogatories, admissions requests and requests for the production of documents. We can also conduct depositions of experts and doctors.

The Claim Notice

New York law has special rules for cases involving municipalities and other government agencies. These rules contain strict deadlines for the filing of a claim as well as strict statutes of limitations in which lawsuits can be filed. It is essential to speak with an experienced lawyer for injury lawyers in these cases.

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

Once the City has received the 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 might request additional information from you, or from other sources. If you contact the city regarding your claim you will be asked to reference your claim number and the name of the person assigned to your case. The examiner will determine whether the City is responsible for your losses and, if yes, the amount to which you are entitled under the law. If you and the city cannot come to an agreement your case may be tried in court.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is an important component of any lawsuit because it lets you gather information and evidence about the other party. You can accomplish this by many different ways such as written requests (called "discovery letters") and subpoenas. This process of discovery can help you construct a strong case and succeed in proving your case.

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