How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York

If you are seeking compensation for an injury lawsuits that was caused by another party's negligence, you may start a lawsuit.

Each personal injury case will be individual and therefore it is impossible for us to predict 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 court system.

The Complaint

A lawsuit begins with a legal document dubbed the Complaint. It outlines your legal claims, the damages you are seeking, and the way in which the defendant(s) caused your injuries. It also includes an request for an initial trial date.

The complaint is filed in the court, and then served to the defendants. They have a specific deadline to respond with an answer or other response. They will respond to the allegations and state their defenses. Your attorney can also include a counterclaim or third party defendant at this point.

Your attorney will back their arguments by citing the existing law (including laws, decisions, and other cases from the courts in which your case is being handled as well as cases from other jurisdictions). This will help the judge discern why you believe the defendant is accountable for your injuries.

We will then prepare a Bill of Particulars. It is a legal document that will list your injuries and the total cost of them, including medical bills, lost wages and other financial damages. We'll also prepare an application for relief that details the compensation that you're seeking. The demand is dependent on the medical treatment you received as well as other evidence that you have provided to your attorney. During the discovery stage which is the most of the time in litigation we will share information with the defendant through different legal tools such as requests to admit, interrogatories, and requests for the production of documents. We may also request depositions of experts and doctors.

The Notice of Claim

New York law has special rules for cases involving municipalities as well as other government entities. These rules stipulate strict deadlines to file a claim, and strict statutes that restrict the time in which a lawsuit may be filed. It is vital to consult an experienced injury lawyer in these situations.

The first step to filing a claim against any municipality or government entity is to submit a Notice of Claim. This document must be in writing and notarized. It identifies the person who is submitting the claim. It should also contain enough information about the accident or incident to inform the city agency who is accountable for the injuries, damages and losses. It also provides a specific amount for which the claim is filed.

When the City receives the claim it will acknowledge receipt and assign a claim number it. A Comptroller's Office examiner will be assigned to investigate the claim. They may ask for additional information from you, or from other sources. If you contact the City about your claim, the city will require you to provide your claim number and name of the person who will be assigned to investigate your case. The examiner will determine whether the City is liable for your damages and, if so, the amount to which you are entitled under the law. If you and the city are unable agree on a solution, your case may be tried in court.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is an important part of any lawsuit, because it allows you to gather information and proof about the other party. You can do this in a variety of ways that include written requests (called"discovery letters") and subpoenas. This discovery process can help you build a strong case and succeed in proving your case.

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