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How the Injury Lawsuit Process Works

If you've been injured in an accident In the event of an injury, filing a lawsuit can help you obtain damages to cover medical expenses and injury lawyers compensate for the loss of income. However many people are confused about how the litigation process is conducted.

This blog post will discuss five steps that all personal injury Lawyers claims must go through.

Time to File

Each state has a statute of limitations that defines the amount of time after an accident to file a lawsuit. If you don't submit your claim within this time frame it is nearly always dismissed.

Once a case is filed, the parties will begin a discovery process that involves exchanging documents as well as witness testimony and depositions. This could take months, depending on the complexity of the case.

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

You may also be required to adhere to additional deadlines if you were injured by an entity of the government or a doctor who works for the government. These are often called "discovery rules" or equitable tolling, and are specific to each situation. Your attorney can explain them in more detail. In general these cases can be quicker to resolve than other cases.

Statute of Limitations

It is crucial to file a lawsuit for personal injury before the statute of limitations in your state runs out. These deadlines are applicable to a variety of personal injury claims, which include car accidents, medical malpractice claims. They also apply to product liability claims and wrongful death cases.

In the majority of states, "the clock" of the statute of limitations starts to tick on the day you have been injured. There are a few exceptions to the rule which can stop it in certain cases. For example, the discovery rule allows you to file a claim after you have discovered (or should have discovered with reasonable care) your injury.

In some cases the statute of limitations may be reduced or extended. For example when the plaintiff is mentally impaired or is younger than. Contact an experienced injury lawyer to determine the statute of limitations applicable to your case. If you attempt to bring a lawsuit after the statute of limitations has expired, the court will likely dismiss your case. This could result in devastating consequences for the victim as well as their family.

Damages

If a person is awarded a personal injury lawsuit is entitled to receive damages. This could include money to cover the cost of the victim's medical care, lost wages, and the expenses associated with an accident. Other types of damages compensate someone who is suffering from emotional distress or loss of satisfaction due to an accident.

The amount of damages is determined by a jury based upon evidence presented in court. Your attorney will argue that defendant did not act in a manner that a reasonable individual would have done in the same circumstance. This resulted in your injury.

Special damages are generally easy to calculate, such as the cost to repair or replace damaged property and the cost of lost wages if an injury prevented you from working or required you to take time off or sick. General damages, also known as pain and suffering are more difficult to determine. A lot of attorneys and insurance companies employ a multiplier, such as a 1.5 to 5 factor to calculate general damages. Severe injuries will generally result in greater general damage awards than minor or temporary injuries.

Mediation

Mediation isn't mandatory in all injury cases. However it can be used as a way to resolve a dispute without having a judge or jury decide the outcome. In mediation, you can discuss your concerns with a neutral third party, called mediator.

The mediator will ask questions to determine how much you'd like to receive in your settlement and what your expectations are. Then, the two sides will talk alone with the mediator. After that, you will go back and forth with counteroffers and offers until you reach a settlement.

The purpose of mediation is to reach a settlement that neither the responsible party nor injured victim would prefer to take to court. This is a crucial step in avoiding the lengthy and stressful litigation process. Even the most difficult injury cases are settled via mediation. If you're involved in an accident in your vehicle or a workplace injury lawyers, Pfeifer, Morgan & Stesiak can help you negotiate the most favorable settlement for your situation. Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation for free. We can meet at a convenient place near Pittsburgh or Monroeville.

Trial

While the majority of injuries cases are settled outside of court, your lawyer may decide that trial is required. This will be based on your individual circumstances and the quality of your evidence, and the insurance company of the defendant's offer.

During the trial, your attorney will present a case of peers before jurors. The jury will determine whether the defendant was negligent and, if so then how much compensation should be awarded to cover your financial losses, injuries, and expenses.

During the trial the lawyer will use evidence to show that the negligence of the defendant caused to your injuries and financial damages are required to cover your expenses and losses. The defense will make use of evidence to argue your accusations, and also to prevent them from having to pay any amount. The jury will then deliberate after both sides have presented their closing arguments. The verdict, which is delivered by a judge or jury in a bench trial, will decide if the defendant was negligent, and in the event of negligence, what amount of financial damages are entitled to.

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