How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York

When you seek compensation for an injury that was caused by the negligence of another party, you can file a formal lawsuit.

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

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

The Complaint

The Complaint is the first legal document to be filed in the course of a lawsuit. It details your legal rights and the damages you're seeking, and the way in which the defendant(s) caused your injuries. It also includes an application for the trial date.

The complaint is filed with the court and served on the defendant(s). The defendants have a time limit for filing an answer or a response. This is when they reject the allegations made in the lawsuit and provide their defenses. At this stage, your attorney may also add a counterclaim as well as a third-party defendant.

In the Complaint, your attorney will cite existing law (including the laws and decisions of the courts where the case is currently being handled and cases from other jurisdictions) in support of their arguments. This helps the judge to understand why they think that the defendant is liable for your injuries.

Then, we'll draft the Bill of Particulars. It is an official document that outlines your injuries and injuries their total expense, including the cost of medical bills, lost wages, and other financial losses. We'll also prepare a demand for relief which provides the compensation you're seeking. The demand is based upon the medical treatment that you received and injuries any other evidence you provided to your lawyer. During the discovery phase, which is the reason for most of the lawsuit timeline, we and the defendant will exchange information with the help of various legal tools, including requests for admissions, interrogatories and requests for the production of documents. We may also ask for the deposition of experts and doctors.

The Claim Notice

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

The first step to file making a claim against a municipality or government entity is to file a Notice of Claim. This document must be filed 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 accountable for damages, injuries and losses. It also identifies a specific amount of the claim is filed.

After the City receives 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 about your claim, the city will require you to provide your claim number and the name of the person who will be assigned to investigate your case. The examiner will then determine whether the City is liable for your damages and, if so, the amount to which you are entitled under the law. If you and the city are unable agree on a solution then your case will be heard in court.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is a key aspect of any lawsuit because it allows you to obtain information and evidence from the opposing party. You can accomplish this by different methods which include written requests (called "discovery letters") and subpoenas. The process of discovery can help you build an argument that is strong and make your case successful.

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