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How the Injury Lawsuit Process Works

If you've been injured in an accident and have suffered injuries, filing a lawsuit can help you obtain damages to pay your medical bills and compensate for the loss of income. Many people are unsure of the process of filing a lawsuit.

In this blog post, we'll discuss five litigation milestones that every personal injury lawyers lawsuit must undergo.

Time to File

Each state has its own statute of limitations that sets the period of time following an accident when you have to start a lawsuit. If you do not file your claim within this window, it will most likely be dismissed.

After a case has been filed the parties begin a process of discovery, which involves exchanging information like witness statements, documents and depositions. This can take a long time, depending on the complexity of the case.

At this point, a good lawyer will make an offer for settlement. However, your lawyer cannot issue a settlement demand until you've reached the point of maximum medical improvement and are as well-as possible.

If you were injured by a government entity or a medical professional working for the government, you could be subject to additional time limitations to meet in addition to the general statute of limitations. These are commonly referred to as "discovery rules" or equitable tolling and are specific to each case. Your attorney can explain them in more detail. In general, these cases are faster to be resolved than other ones.

Statute of limitations

It is crucial to start a lawsuit for personal injury lawsuits before the statute of limitations in your state is up. These deadlines are applicable to many kinds of personal injury cases including car accidents, medical malpractice claims, product liability claims and wrongful death claims.

In the majority of states, the statute of limitations "clock" starts ticking on the day you were injured. There are exceptions to the rule that can effectively stop it in certain circumstances. The discovery rule, firms for example, allows you to start your case as soon you realize (or would have discovered had you taken reasonable care) the injury.

In certain cases the statute of limitations may be shortened or tolled. For example when the plaintiff is mentally handicapped or is underage. Consult an experienced injury lawyer to determine the applicable statute of limitations to your particular case. If you attempt to make a claim after the statute of limitations has expired the case could be dismissed by the court. This could have devastating implications on the victim and the family members of the victim.

Damages

If a person wins a personal injury lawsuit is entitled to receive damages. These can include money to cover the cost of the victim's medical treatment, lost wages, and the expenses related to an accident. Other kinds of damages could be awarded to compensate for the loss of enjoyment or emotional pain caused by an accident.

The jury will decide the amount of damages in accordance with the evidence presented in the court. Your lawyer will argue that the defendant did not act with the level of care that reasonable people would have exercised in the same circumstance which led to your injury.

Special damages are typically easy to calculate, for example the cost of repairing or replace damaged property or the value of lost wages if an injury prevented you from working or caused you to take sick or vacation time. General damages can also be referred to as pain and suffering. They are more difficult to calculate. Many lawyers and insurance firms employ a multiplier to estimate the amount of general damages, for instance, a factor of 1.5 to 5. In the majority of cases, severe injuries result in greater general damages awards than small or short-lasting injuries.

Mediation

Mediation is not required in every case of injury. However it is often used to resolve a dispute and avoid having a judge or jury decide the outcome. You can discuss your concerns at the mediation with a third party neutral who is referred to as mediator.

The mediator will ask questions to determine the amount you'd like to receive in your settlement and what your expectations are. Then, the two sides will have a private discussion with the mediator. After that, you will exchange counteroffers and offers until you find a solution.

The aim of mediation is to arrive at an agreement where neither the responsible party nor injured victim want to go to court. This is an important step to avoid the lengthy and stressful litigation process. Most injury cases settle at mediation, even those that involve the largest insurance companies. Whether you are involved in an accident in your vehicle or a workplace injury, Pfeifer, Morgan & Stesiak can assist you in negotiating the most favorable settlement for your particular situation. Contact us today to set up an appointment for a no-cost consultation. We can meet at a convenient location near Pittsburgh or Monroeville.

Trial

While the majority of injuries are settled out of court, your attorney may decide that going to trial is necessary. This will depend on your personal circumstances and the quality of your evidence and the insurance company of the defendant's offer.

Your lawyer will argue your case before a jury during the trial. The jury will determine if the defendant was negligent and, if so, how much compensation is due to compensate your injuries, financial losses, and expenses.

During the trial, your attorney will make use of evidence to prove that the negligence of the defendant led to your injuries and that you are entitled to financial compensation to cover the costs and losses. The defense will use evidence to argue the allegations you make, and to stop them from having to pay any money. After both sides have delivered their closing arguments, the jury will deliberate. The verdict will be issued by a judge, or a jury in a bench trial. It will decide if the defendant was negligent or if they were the case, what financial damages will you be awarded.

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