How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York

If you are seeking compensation for injury an injury triggered through the negligence of a third party you may bring a formal lawsuit.

Every personal injury case is different It is therefore impossible to determine for certain how long it will take to resolve the matter.

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

The Complaint

A lawsuit starts with a legal document known as the Complaint. It lists your legal claims, the damages you are seeking, and the manner in which the defendant(s) caused your injuries. It also contains an request to establish the date of trial.

The complaint is filed in court and served on the defendant(s). The defendants are given a deadline for filing an answer or any other response. They will respond to the allegations and state their defenses. At this point, your lawyer can also add a counterclaim or a third-party defendant.

Your attorney will back their arguments by citing the existing law (including laws or decisions as well as cases from the courts where your case is currently being handled in addition to cases from other jurisdictions). This assists the judge know why they believe the defendant is liable for your injuries.

Then, we'll draft then, we'll prepare a Bill of Particulars. This is a legal document that includes your injuries, the total cost of them, including medical bills, lost wages and other monetary damages. We'll also create a demand for relief which details the compensation you are seeking. The demand is dependent on the medical treatment you received and other evidence you have provided to your attorney. During the discovery phase, which takes up the majority of the litigation timeline We will exchange information with the defendant using various legal tools, like requests to admit, interrogatories, and requests for the production of documents. We could also depose experts and doctors.

The Notice of Claim

New York law has special rules that apply to municipal entities as well as other government entities. These rules include strict deadlines for filing of a claim and strict statutes of limitations within the circumstances where a lawsuit could be brought. In these instances it is imperative to consult a qualified injury lawyer.

The first step to file the process of claiming against a municipality or other government entity is to file a Notice of Claim. The notice must be submitted in written form and notarized. It identifies who is making the claim and contains enough details about the incident or accident to let the city agency know who is responsible for any damages or injuries, and who is responsible for losses. It also provides a specific amount for which the claim is filed.

The City will acknowledge receipt of the claim and assign the claim a number. A Comptroller's Office examiner will be assigned to investigate the claim. They may request additional information from you, or from other sources. If you contact the City about your claim, the city will ask you to give your claim number as well as the details of the investigator assigned to your case. The examiner will then decide whether the City is liable for your damages and, if it is, the amount to which you are entitled under the law. If you and the city are unable come to an agreement then your case will go to trial.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is a key aspect of any lawsuit because it permits you to obtain information and evidence from the opposing party. You can accomplish this by different methods which include written requests (called "discovery letters") and subpoenas. This process of discovery will help you to build a strong argument and win your case.

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