How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York

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

Each personal injury case is unique and it is not possible to know for certain how long it will take to resolve the matter.

However there are some common litigation landmarks that you must be aware of as the case progresses through the system.

The Complaint

A lawsuit begins with a legal document dubbed the Complaint. It lists your legal claims as well as the damages you're seeking, and the way in which the defendant(s) caused your injuries. It also contains a request to set an appropriate trial date.

The complaint is filed with the court and served to the defendants. The defendants have a deadline for filing an answer or any other response. This is the time to deny the allegations in the lawsuit and state their defenses. At this point, your attorney can also add a counterclaim as well as a third-party defendant.

Your attorney will support their arguments by citing the existing law (including laws or decisions, as well as other cases from the courts in which your case is currently being handled and also cases from other jurisdictions). This helps the judge know why you believe the defendant is responsible for your injuries.

We will then prepare Then, we will prepare a Bill of Particulars. This is a legal document which will list your injuries and their total cost, including medical bills, lost wage and other monetary damages. We'll also prepare an application for relief that will detail the compensation you're seeking. The demand is based on the medical treatment you received and any other evidence you provided to your lawyer. During the discovery phase, which makes up the majority of the timeline for lawsuits both the defendant and we will exchange information using a variety of legal tools, including interrogatories, requests for admissions and requests for the production of documents. We may also depose doctors and experts.

The Notice of Claim

New York law has special rules for cases involving municipalities and other government entities. These rules include strict deadlines for filing an action, and strict statutes that limit the length of time during which a lawsuit can be filed. In these situations, it is important to speak with a qualified injury lawyer.

The first step in filing a claim against any municipality or government entity is to file a Notice of Claim. The document must be in written form and notarized. It identifies the person who is making the claim and contains enough details about the accident incident to notify the city agency who is responsible for the damage, injuries and losses. It also identifies the amount of the claim.

Once the City has received this claim it will acknowledge receipt and assign a claim number to it. An examiner from the Comptroller's Office will be assigned to investigate your claim. They may also need additional information from you or other sources. When you contact the City about your claim, you will be asked to mention your claim number and lawsuits the name of the investigator assigned to your case. The examiner will determine whether the City is accountable for your damages and, if they are, what amount you are entitled to under the law. If you and the city are unable to reach a settlement the case could be tried in court.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is an important element of any lawsuit because it lets you gather information and proof about the other party. It can be done through a variety of methods which include written requests (called "discovery letters") and subpoenas. This process of discovery will assist you create an argument that is strong and will make your case.

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