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Injury litigation is the legal procedure that allows you to seek compensation for your injuries and losses. Your injury attorney will build strong evidence for your case that includes eyewitness testimony, medical records testimony of the defendant, expert witness opinions.

Your lawyer will file your lawsuit. After the defendant responds to the lawsuit, the case moves to an inquiry stage known as discovery.

The Complaint

Before filing a lawsuit, the injured person (plaintiff) must conduct a pre-lawsuit investigations. This includes reviewing police accident reports, conducting informal discovery and Injury Litigation identifying possible responsible parties.

The plaintiff can then file an accusation and summons. The complaint describes the harm caused by the defendant's or his actions. It usually includes a request to recover damages for the victim's injuries, including medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering, among other damages.

The defendant has 30 days to respond, which is also referred to as an answer. In this response, the defendant can admit or deny any claims made in the complaint. They may also file an appeal or add a third-party defendant to the suit.

During the discovery phase in the discovery stage, both parties exchange relevant information regarding their positions and evidence. This phase includes depositions (also called interrogatories) and written questions (also known as interrogatories) and requests for documents. This typically comprises the major portion of the litigation timeline. If there are settlement opportunities, these will be discussed. The case will go to trial if there's no settlement. During this time your attorney will be able to present your side of the story before a jury or judge and the defendant will take on their defense.

The Discovery Phase

Discovery is a formal process that allows you and your legal team to share information with the other party and collect evidence. This can include witness testimony, details of your medical treatment and proof of losses you have suffered. Your lawyer may also employ different tools during discovery to assist your case, such as interrogatories and requests for documents and depositions. Requests for documents are the requests to provide all relevant evidence that are within each party's control. Interrogatories require written responses. Requests for admissions require the other party to accept certain facts. This can save time and money since lawyers do not have to prove these uncontested facts at trial. Depositions are recorded interviews with witnesses where your attorney can question them about the incident under oath. get their answers recorded, and then transcribed by a court reporter.

Discovery may seem like an uncomfortable, long and tedious process, but it's necessary to collect the evidence you need to be successful in your claim for compensation. Your attorney will be in a position to discuss the details of the discovery process in your free consultation. If you attempt to conceal an injury that was already present and aggravated due to a preexisting medical condition the information could be discovered during the process of discovery and your case could be dismissed.

The Negotiation Phase

Most injury lawsuit cases aim to settle through negotiation. The process for achieving this goal usually involves an exchange of information between your lawyer and the responsible party's insurance company. This may include informal conversations/correspondence (by phone, in meetings, by email) where the parties trade offers and counter-offers. Your lawyer can assist you determine the best number to demand for your settlement and can then assist in negotiations.

The amount of damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, and future losses, is a factor that changes. Your injuries could get worse over time, which may increase your future losses and decrease the amount of your current losses. Your attorney will ensure that damages are determined based upon your current injuries and the likelihood of the future recovery.

Insurance companies often attempt to limit the amount they pay by disputing certain elements of your claim. This can prolong settlement negotiations however, your lawyer has strategies to help you get through these challenges and reach the best possible outcome for your case. Negotiating an agreement can sometimes take months or years. There are many factors that affect the length of time that settlement negotiations take, but knowing what to expect can make the process less stressful and more effective for you.

The Trial Phase

The majority of injury cases are resolved outside of court through settlement negotiations. If the resolution isn't reached your lawyer might decide to proceed to trial. This can be a difficult costly and time-consuming procedure. The jury must also decide if you should be compensated for your injuries, and should they, if so, in what amount. Therefore, it is essential for your lawyer to thoroughly research your case at this point to fully comprehend the nature of your injuries, the extent of your injuries, damages and expenses.

At this point, your attorney will call witnesses and experts to testify, and present physical evidence such as photographs, documents and medical reports. This is the "case-in-chief" phase. The defense attorney will summon witnesses to testify for defense, and argue that the plaintiff should not receive damages. The judge or jury will then take into consideration the evidence and arguments made by both parties.

The judge will explain to jurors the legal standards which must be met in order to make a decision in favor of the plaintiff or against the defendant. This is known as jury instruction. Each side then presents its closing arguments. If the jury cannot reach an agreement on a final verdict, the judge will declare that the trial is a mistrial. In some rare cases appeals might be available if you're not satisfied with the results of your trial.