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How the Injury Lawsuit Process Works

If you've been injured in an accident and have suffered injuries, injured filing a lawsuit will help you get compensation to cover medical expenses and to make up for lost income. Many people aren't sure about the procedure of suing.

This blog post will cover five milestones that all personal injury claims must go through.

Time to File

Every state has a law which limits the time you can bring a lawsuit following an accident. If you don't file your claim in this time frame it is nearly always dismissed.

Once a case is filed the parties begin a process known as discovery. This involves exchanging information like witness statements, documents and depositions. Depending on the complexity of your case, this may take months.

At this point, an experienced lawyer will submit a settlement demand. However, your attorney cannot make a demand until after you have reached the point of the greatest improvement in your medical condition and are as recovered as possible.

There is also the possibility that you must adhere to additional time limits if you've been injured by an entity belonging to the government or by a doctor who is employed by the government. These are commonly called "discovery rules" or equitable tolling and are specific to each specific situation. Your lawyer can explain these in more detail. In general, these cases are quicker to resolve than other cases.

Statute of limitations

If you want to maximize your chances of receiving fair compensation, it is important to file an injury lawsuit before your state's statute of limitations runs out. These deadlines apply to a variety of different types of personal injury lawsuits, including car accidents medical malpractice claims, product liability claims and wrongful death claims.

In the majority of states, "the clock" of the statute of limitations starts to run on the day you've been injured. There are some exceptions to this rule, which can stop it in certain cases. The discovery rule, for instance permits you to start your case as soon when you have discovered (or would have discovered had you taken reasonable care) the injury.

In some cases, the statute of limitations may be shortened or tolled. For example, if the plaintiff is mentally impaired or is younger than. Get an experienced injury lawyer to determine the statute of limitations applicable to your case. If you attempt to file a lawsuit after the statute of limitation has expired the court is likely to dismiss your case. This can have devastating effects on the victim as well as their family.

Damages

A person who is awarded a personal injury lawsuit is entitled to receive damages. They may include compensation to cover medical expenses or lost wages as well as other incident-related expenses. Other kinds of damages compensate someone who is suffering from emotional distress or lost pleasure due to an accident.

The amount of damages will be determined by a jury, based on evidence presented in court. Your lawyer will argue that the defendant failed to perform in a manner that a reasonable individual would have done in the same circumstance. This led to your injury.

Special damages, like the cost of repairing or replacing damaged property or the value lost wages if an injury prevents you from working or requires you to take a vacation or sick leave are easy to calculate. General damages can also be referred to as pain and suffering. They are more difficult to calculate. A lot of attorneys and insurance companies employ a multiplier to estimate the amount of general damages, like an amount of 1.5 to 5. Serious injuries typically result in greater general damages awards than minor or short-lasting injuries.

Mediation

Mediation is not required in every injury case. However, it can be used as a way to resolve a dispute without having a jury or judge decide the outcome. You can discuss your concerns during the mediation with a neutral third party who is referred to as a mediator.

The mediator will ask questions to determine what you want in your settlement and what your expectations are. The mediator will then discuss the matter with both sides alone. Then, you'll be back and forth with counteroffers and offers in order to find a solution.

The negligent party and the victim who has been injured would like to go to trial and so the aim is to settle in mediation. This is an essential step to avoid the lengthy and stressful process of litigation. Even the most difficult injury cases are settled via mediation. If you're involved in an auto accident or injured a workplace injury, Pfeifer, Morgan & Stesiak can help you negotiate the most favorable settlement for your particular situation. Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation for free. We can meet at a convenient location near Pittsburgh or Monroeville.

Trial

While the vast majority of cases of injury are settled out of the courtroom, your attorney could decide that going to trial is necessary. This will depend on your personal circumstances, the evidence you provide and the settlement offer made by the defendant's insurer.

During the trial, your lawyer will present a case of peers to the jury. The jury will be accountable to determine if the defendant was negligent and in the event of negligence, what compensation you will receive to pay for your injuries, expenses and financial losses.

During the trial your lawyer will use evidence to show that the negligence of the defendant contributed to your injuries and that financial damages are needed to cover your expenses and losses. The defense will provide evidence to argue the allegations you make and to prevent them from owing you money. The jury will consider the evidence after both sides have presented their closing arguments. The verdict will be given by a judge or jury in the bench trial. It will determine if the defendant was negligent, and if they were in fact negligent, what amount of financial damages are you entitled to.