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How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York

If you want compensation for an injury caused by another party's negligence, you can bring a formal lawsuit.

Every personal injury case will be individual and therefore it is impossible to know how the case will last.

However there are a few commonly used legal terms that you should be aware as the case moves through the system.

The Complaint

The Complaint is the first legal document that must be filed in the case of a lawsuit. It describes the legal rights you have, the damages that you are seeking, as well as how the defendant(s) caused your injuries. It also contains a request to set a trial date.

The complaint is filed in the court, and then served to the defendants. They are given a deadline to respond with an answer or other response. This is the time to contest the allegations in the lawsuit and state their defenses. Your lawyer may also mention a counterclaim or third-party defendant in this instance.

In the Complaint, the lawyer will reference existing law (including laws and decisions of the courts where the case is being considered as well as cases from different jurisdictions) in support of their arguments. This assists the judge know why they believe the defendant is responsible for your injuries.

We'll then prepare then a Bill of Particulars. It is a legal document which will list your injuries and their total costs, including medical bills, lost wage and other monetary damages. We'll also prepare a demand for relief which describes the amount you are seeking. The demand is based on the medical treatment that you received as well as any other evidence you have provided to your lawyer. During the discovery phase, which makes up most of the duration of the lawsuit We and the defendant will exchange information with the help of various legal tools like requests for admissions, interrogatories and requests for production of documents. We may also request depositions of doctors and experts.

The Notice of Claim

New York law imposes special rules for lawsuits against municipalities and other governmental entities. These rules include strict deadlines for filing of a claim, as well as strict statutes of limitations within which lawsuits can be brought. In these situations, it is important to speak with a qualified injury lawyer.

The first step in the process of claiming against a municipality or other government entity is to file a Notice of Claim. The document must be in written form and notarized. It identifies who is making the claim, and gives enough details about the incident or accident to help the city agency know who is accountable for damages and injuries, as well as the loss. It also details the amount of the claim.

Once the City has received this claim, it will acknowledge receipt and assign a claim number to it. An examiner from the Comptroller's Office will be assigned to examine your claim and injury need additional information from you or other sources. When you contact the city about your claim, the City will ask you to provide your claim number and details of the investigator assigned to your case. The investigator will determine if the City is responsible for your damages, and if so the amount you are entitled to under the law. If you are unable to reach an agreement with the city the case will go to trial.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is an important component of any lawsuit because it allows you to gather information and proof about the other party. You can do this through various methods such as written requests (called "discovery letters") and subpoenas. This process of discovery will assist you build an argument that is persuasive and help you be successful in your case.

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