How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York

If you want to recover compensation for an injury sustained by negligence of a third party, you may start a lawsuit.

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

There are a few standard landmarks in litigation that you must be aware as the case progresses through the court system.

The Complaint

The Complaint is the first legal document to be filed in the event of a lawsuit. It lists your legal claims and the damages you're seeking, and the way in which the defendant(s) caused your injuries. It also includes the request for the date of trial.

The complaint is filed with the court and then served to the defendants. The defendants have a deadline for filing an answer or other response. They will then deny the allegations and provide defenses. At this moment, your attorney could also make a counterclaim, or 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 where your case is being dealt with in addition to cases from other jurisdictions). This assists the judge understand why they think that the defendant is responsible for your injuries.

Then, we'll draft a Bill of Particulars. This is a legal document that lists the injuries you sustained and their total cost, including the costs of medical bills, lost wages, and other financial losses. We'll also prepare a demand for relief which provides the compensation you're seeking. The demand is based on the medical treatment that you received and any other evidence you gave to your lawyer. During the discovery phase, which comprises most of the duration of the lawsuit, we and the defendant will exchange information using various legal tools like interrogatories, admissions requests and requests for production of documents. We can also conduct depositions of doctors and experts.

The Claim Notice

New York law imposes special guidelines for lawsuits against municipalities and other government entities. These rules include strict deadlines for the filing of a claim as well as strict statutes of limitations within the circumstances where a lawsuit could be filed. In these instances it is imperative to seek out a reputable injury lawyer.

The first step in the process of claiming against a municipality or another government entity is to file a Notice of Claim. This document must be submitted in writing and notarized. It identifies who is making the claim. It should also contain enough details regarding the accident or incident to notify the city agency who is responsible for the injuries, damages and losses. It also details the amount of the claim.

Once the City has received this claim it will acknowledge receipt and assign a claim number 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. If you contact the City about your claim, you will be asked to reference your claim number and the name of the examiner assigned to your case. The examiner will determine whether the City is responsible for your damages and, if so, the amount to which you are entitled under the law. If you fail to reach an agreement with the city and the city, your case will go to trial.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is a key component of any lawsuit as it permits you to get information and evidence from the opposing party. This can be done in a number of ways, including through written requests (called"discovery letters") and subpoenas. This discovery process will help you create a strong argument and be successful in your case.

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