How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York

You can make a claim for compensation for any injuries resulting from the negligence of a third party.

Each personal injury case is different and it is difficult to predict with certainty how long it will take to resolve the issue.

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

The Complaint

A lawsuit begins with a legal document known as the Complaint. It outlines the legal claims you have, the damages you want to recover, and how the defendant(s), caused your injuries. It also includes the request for an appointment date for injury trial.

The complaint is filed in the court, and then served to the defendants. The defendants have a deadline to file an answer or another response. In this response, they will deny the allegations and state 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 their arguments by citing the existing law (including laws, decisions, and 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 they think that the defendant is responsible for your injuries.

Then, we'll draft then, we'll prepare a Bill of Particulars. This is an official document that outlines your injuries as well as their total cost, including the costs of medical bills, lost wages and other monetary losses. We will also prepare an order for relief that details the compensation you are seeking. The demand is based upon the medical treatment that you received and any other evidence that you provide to your lawyer. During the discovery phase which comprises the majority of the timeframe for litigation we will discuss information with the defendant using various legal tools, such as requests to admit interrogatories and requests for the production of documents. We may also be able to take depositions of doctors and experts.

The Notice of Claim

New York law has special rules for cases involving municipalities as well as other government entities. These rules include strict deadlines for filing claims, as well as strict statutes that restrict the time that a lawsuit may be filed. In these cases it is essential to speak with a reputable injury lawyer.

The first step in the process of claiming against a municipality or Injury other government entity is to file a Notice of Claim. This document must be in written form and notarized. It clearly identifies the person making the claim, and contains enough details about the incident or accident to help the city's agency know who is responsible for the damages, injuries and losses. It also details the amount of the claim.

Once the City has received this 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. When you contact the City regarding your claim you are asked to provide your claim number as well as the name of the investigator assigned to your case. The examiner will then determine whether the City is responsible for your damages and, if so, the amount to which you are entitled under the law. If you're unable to reach an agreement with the city, your case will go to trial.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is an important aspect of any lawsuit as it allows you obtain information and evidence about the other party. You can do this by a variety of methods such as through written requests (called"discovery letters") and subpoenas. This process of discovery can help you construct an argument that is strong and make your case successful.

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