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How the Injury Lawsuit Process Works

If you've been injured in an accident and need to claim compensation for medical expenses or lost income, you can file a lawsuit. Many people aren't sure about the process of filing a lawsuit.

This blog post will discuss five stages that all personal injury claims must pass through.

Time to File

Each state has a statute of limitations which defines the period of time following an accident that you must make a claim. If you do not file your claim in the timeframe, it is almost always dismissed.

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

A reputable lawyer will offer a settlement. The lawyer can only make this demand after you have attained the highest level of medical improvement.

If you've been injured by a government agency or a physician working for the government, you could have additional deadlines to comply with in addition the general statute of limitations. These are sometimes referred by the terms "discovery rule" or "equitable tolling" and are specific to each case. Your attorney can explain them in more detail. These cases usually settle faster than other cases.

Statute of limitations

It is crucial to make a claim for personal injury law firms before the statute of limitations in your state ends. These deadlines apply to a variety of personal injury claims such as car accidents and medical malpractice claims. They also apply to product liability claims and wrongful death cases.

In most states the statute of limitations "clock" starts ticking on the day that you were injured. There are some exceptions to this rule, which can effectively stop it in certain circumstances. For example, the discovery rule allows you to file a lawsuit when you discover (or should have discovered with reasonable care) your injury.

The statute of limitations could be reduced or even tolled in certain circumstances in certain circumstances, for example, if the plaintiff is underage or is mentally disabled. You should consult with an experienced injury attorney to determine the particular time limit that applies to your particular case. If you try to make a claim after the deadline has passed the case could be dismissed by the court. This can have devastating consequences on the victim and his or her family.

Damages

If a person wins an injury lawsuit is entitled damages. They can include money for medical expenses loss of wages, as well as incident-related expenses. Other types of damages pay compensation to someone who has suffered emotional distress or lost enjoyment due to an accident.

The jury will decide the amount of damages determined by the evidence provided in the court. Your lawyer will argue that the defendant did not perform in a manner which a reasonable person could have done in the same circumstance. This led to your injury.

Special damages, such as the cost of repairing or replacing damaged property or the value lost earnings when an injury keeps you from working or forces you to take vacation or sick leave are easy to determine. General damages are also referred to as pain and suffering. They are more difficult to calculate. Many attorneys and insurance firms use an increaser, such as a 1.5 to 5 factor to estimate general damages. General damages are generally more severe for injuries that are serious than for minor or short-term injuries.

Mediation

Mediation isn't required in every case of injury. However it can be used as a way to resolve a dispute and avoid having a jury or judge decide the outcome. At mediation, you will be able to discuss your concerns with a neutral third party, known as mediator.

The mediator will ask you questions to find out what you're hoping to achieve and how much you'd like. Then, both parties will discuss their differences with the mediator. Then, you'll exchange counteroffers and offers until you arrive at a settlement.

The purpose of mediation is to arrive at an agreement in which neither the liable party nor injured victim want to go to court. This is a crucial step to avoid the lengthy and stressful litigation process. Most injury cases settle through mediation, even those that involve the most renowned insurance companies. Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak will help you negotiate the settlement that is most suitable for you, injury attorney regardless of whether you've been involved in a workplace accident or auto accident. Contact us today for an appointment for a free consultation. We can meet at a convenient place close to Pittsburgh or Monroeville.

Trial

Your attorney could decide to go to trial if your case has not been resolved out of court. This will depend on your personal circumstances, your evidence and the settlement offer offered by the insurer of the defendant.

During the trial, your attorney will present your case to peers to jurors. The jury will decide if the defendant was negligent and, if so what amount of compensation is due to compensate your financial losses, injuries and other expenses.

During the trial the lawyer will use evidence to show that the negligence of the defendant caused to your injuries and the financial damages needed cover your losses and expenses. The defense will use evidence to defend itself against your allegations, and prevent them from having to pay you any money. The jury will then consider the evidence after both sides have made their closing arguments. The verdict, handed down by a judge or jury in a bench trial will determine if the defendant was negligent and, if so, what amount of financial damages you are entitled to.