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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 could make a claim. Many people aren't sure about the process of filing a lawsuit.

In this blog post, we'll examine five key litigation milestones every personal injury lawsuit must be able to pass through.

Time to File

Each state has a statute that limits the amount of time you must bring a lawsuit following an accident. If you do not file your claim in this time frame, it is almost always dismissed.

Once a case is filed and the parties begin an investigation process that involves exchanging documents as well as witness testimony and depositions. It could take a few months depending on the nature of the case.

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

If you were injured by a government agency or a medical professional working for the government, you may have additional deadlines to meet in addition to the standard statute of limitations. They are often referred to by the terms "discovery rule" or "equitable tolling", and are very specific to each case. Your lawyer can explain them in greater depth. Generally these cases are resolved more quickly than others.

Statute of limitations

It is vital to make a claim for personal injury before the statute of limitations in your state expires. These deadlines are applicable to many different types of personal injury cases including car accidents and medical malpractice claims. product liability claims, and wrongful death claims.

In most states, "the clock" of the statute of limitations begins to run the day the injury. However there are exceptions to this rule that can effectively pause the clock in some cases. The discovery rule, for instance permits you to submit your case as quickly you realize (or would have discovered if you had taken reasonable care) the injury.

In some instances, the statute of limitations can be reduced or torpedoed. For example, if the plaintiff is mentally disabled or is underage. Get an experienced injury lawyer to determine the applicable statute of limitations to your particular case. If you try to bring a lawsuit after the statute of limitation has expired the court may dismiss your case. This can have devastating consequences on the victim as well as his or her family.

Damages

Anyone who prevails in a personal injury case is entitled to damages. They could include compensation to cover medical expenses or lost wages as well as other the costs associated with an accident. Other damages could be awarded to compensate for the loss of enjoyment of life or emotional stress caused by an accident.

The amount of damages will be determined by a jury based upon evidence presented in court. Your lawyer will argue that defendant failed to perform in a manner which a reasonable person could have done in the same situation. This resulted in your injury.

Special damages, like the cost of repairing or replacing damaged property or lost wages if an injury prevents you from working or requires you to take a vacation or sick leave, are simple to determine. General damages, also known as pain and suffering are harder to determine. Many attorneys and insurance companies employ a multiplier to estimate the amount of general damages, such as the ratio of 1.5 to 5. General damages tend to be higher for severe injuries than for less serious or short-term injuries.

Mediation

Mediation isn't mandatory in every injury case. However it can be utilized as a way to resolve a dispute without having a jury or judge decide the outcome. You can discuss your concerns at the mediation with a third party neutral known as mediator.

The mediator will ask questions to determine what you'd like to receive in your settlement and what your expectations are. The mediator will then discuss the matter with both sides at a time. Then, you'll make counter-offers and exchange proposals for a resolution.

The negligent party and the victim who has been injured would like to go to court, so the goal is to settle through mediation. This is a crucial step to avoid a lengthy and stressful litigation process. Most injury cases settle through mediation, even those that involve the largest insurance companies. Whether you are involved in an accident in your vehicle or a workplace Injury Attorneys, Pfeifer, Morgan & Stesiak can assist you in negotiating the most favorable settlement for Injury Attorneys your situation. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for a no-cost consultation. We are able to meet you at an appropriate location in Pittsburgh or Monroeville.

Trial

Your lawyer may decide to proceed to trial if your case is not settled out of court. This will be based on your individual circumstances, the strength of your evidence and the insurance company that insured the defendant's offer.

During the trial, your lawyer will present a case of peers before jurors. The jury is responsible to determine if the defendant was negligent, and in the event that they were, how much compensation you'll receive to pay for your injuries, expenses and financial losses.

During the trial the lawyer will use evidence to prove that the defendant's negligence led to your injuries and the financial damages you receive are necessary to compensate for your losses and expenses. The defense will use evidence to defend itself against your accusations, and also to prevent them from having to pay any money. The jury will consider the evidence after both sides have made their closing arguments. The verdict will be given by a judge or a jury at the bench trial. It will decide if the defendant was negligent or if they were and the verdict is a financial one, how much will you be awarded.

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