How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York

If you are seeking compensation for an injury lawsuit triggered through the negligence of a third party you can file a formal lawsuit.

Every personal injury lawsuits case will be individual and therefore it is impossible to know how long the case will take.

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

The Complaint

A lawsuit starts with a legal document dubbed the Complaint. It details your legal rights and the damages you are seeking, and the manner in which the defendant(s) caused your injuries. It also includes the request to set an appropriate trial date.

The complaint is filed in the court, and then served to the defendants. The defendants have a date to file an answer or any other response. This is where they reject the allegations made in the lawsuit and state their defenses. At this point, your lawyer 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 in which your case is currently being handled and also cases from other jurisdictions). This helps the judge to understand why they think that the defendant is accountable for your injuries.

We will then prepare a Bill of Particulars. This is legal document that details your injuries as well as their total cost, including the expenses of medical expenses, lost wages and other financial losses. We will also prepare an application for relief that will detail the compensation you're seeking. The demand is based upon the medical treatment that you received and any other evidence you have provided to your lawyer. During the discovery stage, which takes up the majority of the timeline for litigation we will share information with the defendant by using different legal tools like requests to admit interrogatories, requests for the production of documents. We may also depose doctors and experts.

The Notice of Claim

New York law imposes special rules for cases involving municipalities and other government entities. These rules include strict deadlines for the filing of a claim as well as strict statutes of limitations under which a lawsuit may be filed. In these cases it is crucial to speak with a qualified injury lawyer.

The first step to file making a claim against a municipality or governmental entity is filing a Notice of Claim. The document must be filed in writing and notarized. It identifies who is making the claim and contains enough information about the accident or incident to notify the city agency who is accountable for Injury the injuries, damages and losses. It also identifies the amount of the claim.

After the City receives this claim, it will acknowledge receipt and Injury assign a claim number it. A Comptroller's Office examiner will be assigned to investigate the claim. They may request additional information from you, or from other sources. If you contact the city regarding your claim, you will be asked to mention your claim number as well as the name of the examiner assigned to your case. The examiner will determine whether the City is liable for your damages and, if so then what amount you are entitled to under the law. If you are unable reach an agreement with the city your case will be taken to trial.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is an important component of any lawsuit since it permits you to obtain information and evidence about the other party. You can do this in a number of ways that include written requests (called "discovery letters") and subpoenas. This process of discovery will help you to build an argument that is persuasive and help you be successful in your case.

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