How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York

If you want compensation for an injury lawsuits triggered by another party's negligence, you may file a formal lawsuit.

Every personal injury case is unique It is therefore impossible to say for sure how long it will take to settle the matter.

However, there are a few common legal landmarks that you must be aware of as the case progresses through the court system.

The Complaint

A lawsuit starts with a legal document called the Complaint. It details your legal rights as well as the damages you're seeking, and injury the manner in which the defendant(s) caused your injuries. It also includes an request for the trial date.

The complaint is filed in court and served on the defendant(s). They are given a deadline to file an answer or other response. This is where they reject the allegations made in the lawsuit, and also state their defenses. At this point, your lawyer can also file a counterclaim or a third-party defendant.

In the Complaint, your attorney will refer to the law in force (including the laws and decisions of the courts where the case is being processed as well as cases from other jurisdictions) in support of their arguments. This will help the judge comprehend why they believe that the defendant is accountable for your injuries.

We will then prepare a Bill of Particulars. It is a legal document that lists the injuries you sustained and their total amount, which includes the cost of medical bills, lost wages, and injury other monetary losses. We'll also prepare an application for relief that describes the compensation you are seeking. The demand is based on the medical treatment you received as well as other evidence you have provided to your attorney. During the discovery phase, which is the reason for the majority of the timeframe for lawsuits both the defendant and we will exchange information through various legal tools, including interrogatories, requests for admissions and requests for the production of documents. We can also conduct depositions of experts and doctors.

The Claim Notice

New York law imposes special rules for cases against municipalities and other governmental entities. These rules include strict deadlines for filing an action, as well as strict statutes that restrict the length of time during which an action can be filed. In these situations, it is important to speak with a reputable injury lawyer.

The first step to filing a claim against a municipality or government entity is to file a Notice of Claim. This document should be submitted in written form and notarized. It identifies the person who is making the claim, and includes enough details about the incident or accident to help the city agency understand who is accountable for damages as well as losses. It also states a specific amount to which the claim is filed.

The City will acknowledge receipt of the claim and assign it a claim number. An examiner from the Comptroller's Office will be assigned to investigate your claim and may request additional information from you or other sources. Whenever you contact the City regarding your claim, you are asked to provide your claim number and the name of the examiner assigned to your case. The examiner will decide 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 not able to reach a settlement your case may be tried in court.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is a key element of any lawsuit since it permits you to get information and evidence from the other party. This can be done through a variety of methods 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 succeed in proving your case.

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