How to File an Injury Lawsuit in New York

You can bring a lawsuit in order to seek compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of a third party.

Every personal injury case is distinct and it's impossible to know how long the case will take.

However there are a few typical legal landmarks you should be aware as the case progresses through the court system.

The Complaint

The Complaint is the first legal document that must be filed in a lawsuit. It lists your legal claims and the damages you're seeking and how the defendant(s) caused your injuries. It also includes an application for an appointment for a trial.

The complaint is filed with the court and then served to the defendants. The defendants have a time limit for filing an answer or other response. This is where they deny the allegations in the lawsuit, and also state their defenses. Your lawyer may also mention an counterclaim or a third-party defendant at this time.

Your attorney will back their arguments by citing the existing law (including laws and decisions, as well as other cases from the courts in which your case is being dealt with, as well as cases from other jurisdictions). This helps the judge to understand why they think that the defendant is liable for your injuries.

We will then prepare then, we'll prepare a Bill of Particulars. It is an official document that lists your injuries and their total cost, including the expenses of medical bills, lost wages and other losses in money. We'll also create an order for relief that provides the compensation you're seeking. The demand is based upon the medical treatment you received as well as any other evidence you gave to your lawyer. During the discovery phase, which makes up the majority of the timeline for lawsuits both the defendant and we will exchange information using a variety of legal tools, including requests for admissions, interrogatories and requests for the production of documents. We could also depose doctors and experts.

The Notice of Claim

New York law imposes special rules for lawsuits against municipalities and other government entities. These rules stipulate strict deadlines for the filing of claims and strict statutes of limitations within the circumstances where a lawsuit could be filed. It is vital to consult an experienced attorney for injuries in these circumstances.

The first step in making a claim against a municipality or government entity is to make a notice of Claim. This document must be submitted in written form and notarized. It identifies who is making the claim and provides enough details about the accident or incident to inform the city agency who is accountable for the damage, injuries and losses. It also identifies the amount of the claim.

The City will acknowledge receipt of the claim and assign it a claim number. An examiner from the Comptroller's Office will be assigned to investigate your claim and may require additional information from you or other sources. If you contact the City about your claim, the city will require you to provide your claim number and the details of the investigator assigned to your case. The examiner will decide whether the City is liable for your losses and, if it is, the amount to which you are entitled under the law. If you fail to reach an agreement with the city, your case will go to trial.

The Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase is an important aspect of any lawsuit as it allows you obtain information and evidence about the other party. You can do this in a number of ways such as through 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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