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How Do Injury Lawsuits Work? While every injury differs, the majority follow a similar pattern. The first step is to get prompt medical attention. It is important to seek medical attention immediately because some injuries, like concussions may not manifest any symptoms. Next, your lawyer will draft and send an agreement demand letter to the responsible party's insurance company. This will begin the negotiation process to settle your claim. The Complaint The complaint is the legal document you (the plaintiff), use to describe how the defendant’s actions or inaction directly led to your injuries. The complaint contains the demand for relief, which is the monetary amount you want from the defendant as compensation for your damages. It also includes a prayer for declaratory judgment or injunctive relief, compensation and actual damages (monetary) as well as costs, punitive damages, and interest. It is a good idea get an injury lawyer to prepare your Complaint so it adheres to the specific rules of the court which you are trying to litigate. This is particularly true if you are involved in a case that may be contested by the opposing party's insurance company which has its own lawyers who have specialized expertise in handling these cases. Your Complaint will be prepared and filed in the appropriate court. It will then be personally delivered to the person who caused the injury. This is known as service of process. It guarantees that the defendant is given your Complaint along with your demand for damages. The defendant must respond within a specified time frame after receiving a copy your Complaint. If they don't, they risk being found in violation of their obligations to you. The defendant can respond by filing an official Answer to the Complaint, an Motion to Dismiss or counterclaim. When the defendant files their response to your Complaint The parties will then begin exchanging information for pre-trial discovery. This is a crucial step for your attorney to collect information and evidence on how the accident occurred and the severity of your injuries, and the extent of your losses. One of the most important tools available to your injury lawyer during this stage is known as a Request for Admission. Your lawyer will ask the defendant a series questions to verify or deny their answers under oath. This can be used as a tool to determine areas of the case that may need investigation, such as witness testimony or medical records. The Litigation Period In the majority of civil law countries there are laws referred to as statutes of limitations. see more stipulate that a lawsuit has to be filed within a specific time period after the occurrence of an injury, or else the right of action will expire. This is sometimes referred to as being “time barred.” The statute of limitations can differ based on the country and the nature of the case. Most of them permit plaintiffs in a breach of contract or personal injury to bring a suit within a certain number of years from the event that caused injury. It is sometimes difficult to determine the exact date of the statute of limitations when the clock starts to tick. It will be based on the date of the incident, or the date that the damage is discovered. It could be based on the date that a judge would think a person reasonable ought to have realized that they were injured (such as when it is an undiagnosed mental condition or a hidden illness). The clock will begin counting down from the date that the damage occurred or from the date on which the harm ought to have been discovered by the plaintiff. A court may sometimes extend or toll the statute of limitations in special circumstances. For instance the case where a doctor is performing an operation on a patient, and then accidentally removes their spleen in the process, this would qualify as medical negligence. As such, the patient could be subject to an extended limitation of two years. The parties will present their cases to a judge and the judge will take a decision in accordance with the evidence submitted. The written decision will contain the facts the judge has determined to be true and the legal implications that result from the facts. The judgment will then include specific instructions regarding who will pay what sums. The plaintiff is typically ordered to pay the damages that are awarded, and the defendant to pay the costs of the trial. If the judge determines that the defendant is responsible and the defendant is found to be at fault, the defendant could be ordered to pay the plaintiff's legal costs. Negotiation In the process of litigation, parties will often attempt to reach a settlement of the case. This is usually done to cut costs such as court fees as well as expert witnesses. It also helps to reduce time and the anxiety of going to trial. Settlement negotiations are designed to help you in settling for a sum that covers your losses, which include medical expenses as well as lost income, discomfort and pain. In wrongful death cases, compensation can also be offered for the loss of a loved one who died. Be aware that insurance companies will often attempt to underpay you. It is essential to find an attorney for personal injuries with experience, such as those at Salvi Schostok & Pritchard P.C. to help you. Negotiation is an informal process of settling disputes. It can take on various forms. It may occur during the litigation process or after a decision is reached by a jury in the course of a trial. It is a process that happens at every level of society – both on an individual and a corporate level.