How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York

You can bring a lawsuit in order to seek compensation for injuries that were caused by the negligence of another party.

Every personal injury case is unique It is therefore impossible to know for certain how long it will take to conclude the matter.

There are some common landmarks in litigation that you must be aware as the case moves through the system.

The Complaint

The Complaint is the first legal document that must be filed in the course of a lawsuit. It lists your legal claims, the damages you are seeking, and the manner in which the defendant(s) caused your injuries. It also contains an request for the trial date.

The complaint is filed in the court and served on the defendant(s). They are given a time limit to make an answer or another response. This is where they deny the allegations in the lawsuit, and also state their defenses. At this point, your lawyer can also add a counterclaim as well as a third-party defendant.

In the Complaint, the lawyer will reference the existing law (including the laws and decisions of the courts in which the case is currently being handled as well as cases from different jurisdictions) in support of their arguments. This helps the judge to discern the reasons why the defendant is accountable for your injuries.

We will then prepare an Bill of Particulars. This is a legal document that lists your injuries, their total cost, including medical bills, lost wage and other monetary damages. We'll also draft an application for relief that details the compensation you are seeking. The demand is based on the medical treatment you received and other evidence you've provided to your attorney. During the discovery phase, which is the reason for the majority of the timeframe for lawsuits, we and the defendant will exchange information through various legal tools such as interrogatories, requests for admissions and requests for production of documents. We may also request depositions of experts and injuries doctors.

The Claim Notice

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

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

After the City has received 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 regarding your claim, the city will require you to give your claim number as well as the name of the person who will be assigned to investigate your case. The examiner will determine whether the City is responsible for your losses and, if it is, the amount to which you are entitled under the law. If you and the city are unable come to an agreement your case may be tried in court.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is an important part of any lawsuit, as it allows you obtain information and evidence about the other party. You can accomplish this by various methods that include written requests (called "discovery letters") and subpoenas. This discovery process will help you to build an argument that is strong and will win your case.

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