How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York

You can start a lawsuit to seek compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of a third party.

Every personal injury case will be unique and it is impossible for us to predict how the case will last.

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

The Complaint

The Complaint is the first legal document to be filed in the event of a lawsuit. It outlines your legal claims and Injury the damages you are seeking and how the defendant(s) caused your injuries. It also contains a request for an initial trial date.

The complaint is filed with the court and then served to the defendants. They have a specific deadline to respond with an answer or other response. This is where they claim to be defensible in the lawsuit and provide their defenses. At this stage, your attorney may also file a counterclaim or a third-party defendant.

In the Complaint, the lawyer will reference the existing law (including the laws and decisions of the courts where the case is being considered, and cases from other jurisdictions) in support of their arguments. This helps the judge discern why you believe the defendant is accountable for your injuries.

We will then draft the Bill of Particulars. This is a legal document that includes your injuries, their total cost, including medical bills, lost wage and other financial damages. We'll also create an application for relief that details the compensation 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 accounts for most of the duration of the lawsuit between us and the defendant will exchange information through various legal tools, including requests for admissions, interrogatories and requests for the production of documents. We may also take depositions of experts and doctors.

The Notice of Claim

New York law has special rules in cases involving municipalities and other government agencies. These rules contain strict deadlines for filing of a claim as well as strict statutes of limitations under which a lawsuit may be filed. It is crucial to consult an experienced lawyer for injury lawyers in these cases.

The first step in an action against a municipality or government entity is to file a Notice of Claim. This document must be submitted in writing and notarized. It identifies the person making the claim and provides enough information about the incident or accident to help the city agency know who is responsible for damages, injuries and losses. It also identifies a specific amount of the claim is filed.

The City will acknowledge receipt of the claim and assign it a claim number. A Comptroller's Office examiner will be assigned to investigate the claim. They may ask for 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 examiner assigned to your case. The examiner will determine if City is accountable for your damages, and if so, what amount you are entitled to under the law. If you and the city cannot agree on a solution the case could be heard in court.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is an important component of any lawsuit as it allows you obtain details and evidence about the other party. This can be accomplished through many different ways that include written requests (called "discovery letters") and subpoenas. This discovery process will help you build an argument that is persuasive and help you succeed in proving your case.

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