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작성자 Julie
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Injury Litigation

Legally, it is a process that allows you to claim compensation for your injuries and losses. Your injury attorney will build strong evidence for your case that includes eyewitness testimony, medical documentation as well as statements of the defendant and expert witness opinions.

Your lawyer will then file your lawsuit. After the defendant has responded to the suit, it moves to the phase of fact-finding known as discovery.

The Complaint

Before the lawsuit can be filed, an injured person (plaintiff) must conduct pre-lawsuit discovery. This includes reviewing accident reports and conducting informal discovery and identifying potentially liable parties and available causes of action that can be filed against them.

The plaintiff then has the option of filing a summons with a complaint. The complaint outlines the harm caused by the defendant's or his actions. It typically contains a request for compensation for the victim's medical bills, lost income, suffering and other damages arising from their injury.

The defendant is then given 30 days to file a reply or answer in which they either admit or deny the allegations contained in the complaint. They may also file a counterclaim or add a third-party defendant to the suit.

During the discovery phase during the discovery phase, both sides will share relevant information about their positions and the evidence in the case. This involves depositions (also known as interrogatories) as well as written questions (also called interrogatories), as well as requests for documents. This usually accounts for the majority of the lawsuit timeline. If there are settlement possibilities that are available, they will be negotiated during this time. If not the case will proceed to trial. During this period, your attorney will explain your perspective before a jury or judge and the defendant will put on their defense.

The Discovery Phase

The discovery phase is a formal process that permits your legal team and the at-fault party to exchange information and gather evidence. This may include witness statements, information regarding your medical treatment, and evidence of the losses that you have suffered. Your attorney can utilize a variety of tools to help you during discovery, such as interrogatories and requests for documents. Interrogatories are written questions that require a response written while requests for documents require the submission of all relevant documents that fall under the control of each party. Requests for admission are written requests to the other party requesting them to accept certain facts. This could save time and cost as the attorneys don't have to prove the facts in court. Depositions are recorded interviews with witnesses, where the attorney can question them about the incident under oath and have their answers recorded and transcribing by a court reporter.

Discovery can be an uncomfortable, long and tedious process, but it's necessary to collect the evidence you need to prove your injury claim. During your consultation for free the attorney will be able discuss the details of the discovery process. If you try to hide an injury that was already present and aggravated due to a preexisting medical condition the information could be discovered during discovery and your case could be dismissed.

The Negotiation Phase

A settlement that is negotiated is the aim of the majority of injury cases. The process to achieve this goal usually involves an exchange of information between your lawyer and the insurance company. This may include informal conversations/correspondence (by phone, in meetings, by email) where the parties trade offers and counter-offers. Your lawyer can help decide on a number to demand for your settlement and assist in negotiations.

One of the issues with the process of settling an injury law firms case is that the amount you are owed - including your medical bills loss of income, future losses - is a constantly changing factor. Your injuries can get worse as time passes, which could increase your future losses and decrease the value of your current losses. Your attorney will work to ensure that your damages are dependent on the current condition of your injuries and an accurate prognosis for your future recovery.

Insurance companies usually attempt to limit the amount they pay by challenging certain elements of your claim. This can result in delays in settlement negotiations. However your lawyer will have strategies to assist you in overcoming these obstacles and achieve the best possible outcome for your case. In certain cases negotiations to reach an agreement could be a long process that can take months or even years. Many factors affect how long settlement negotiations take, but knowing what to expect can make the process less stressful and more efficient for you.

The Trial Phase

Most cases involving injuries are resolved without court through settlement negotiations. If a resolution is not reached the lawyer could decide to bring the case to trial. This is a stressful costly and time-consuming process. The jury must also decide if you should be compensated for your injuries and, if so, how much. It is therefore crucial for your lawyer to thoroughly investigate your case at this stage to fully comprehend the nature of your injuries, the extent of your injuries, the damages and costs.

At this point, your lawyer will call witnesses and experts to testify and provide evidence physical such as documents, photos, and medical reports. This is known as the "case-in-chief" phase. The defense attorney will call witnesses to testify and argue why the plaintiff should not be awarded damages. The judge or jury then considers the evidence and arguments of both sides.

The judge will explain to the jury the legal requirements that must be followed in order to decide in favor of plaintiffs or against defendants. This is known as jury instruction. After that, both sides present their closing arguments. If the jury is unable to reach a consensus on a verdict, the judge will declare a mistrial. In some rare cases an appeal could be available if you are not satisfied with the results of your trial.