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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 recover damages to pay for medical expenses and to make up for lost income. However, many people are unclear about how the litigation process operates.

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

Time to File

Each state has a statute of limitation that specifies the amount of time after an accident when you have to file a lawsuit. If you do not file your claim within this timeframe, it will almost always be dismissed.

Once a case is filed and the parties begin the discovery process, which involves exchanging documents witness testimony, documents, and firms depositions. Depending on the complexity of your case, this can take months.

A reputable lawyer will make a settlement request. Your lawyer will only be able to make this demand once you have achieved your maximum medical improvement.

You may also have to adhere to additional time limits if you've been injured by an entity belonging to the government or by a doctor who works for the government. These are generally called "discovery rules" or equitable tolling, and are very specific to each particular situation. Your lawyer can explain them in more depth. They are usually resolved faster than other types of cases.

Statute of limitations

It is vital to make a claim for personal injury before the statute of limitations in your state runs out. These deadlines apply to a variety of different kinds of personal injury cases, including car accidents medical malpractice claims product liability claims, and wrongful death claims.

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

The statute of limitations may also be shortened or extended in certain cases like when the plaintiff is younger or has mental disabilities. It is recommended to consult an experienced injury lawyer to determine the precise statute of limitations that applies to your situation. If you attempt to start a lawsuit after the statute of limitation has expired the court is likely to dismiss your case. This could result in devastating consequences for the victim and firms their family.

Damages

A person who wins in a personal injury case is entitled to damages. These could include funds to pay for the victim's medical expenses as well as lost wages and the expenses associated with an accident. Other kinds of damages are awarded to a person who has suffered emotional distress or loss of pleasure because of 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 act with the level of care that reasonable people would have used in the same situation that led to your injury.

Special damages, such as the cost of repairing or replacing damaged property or the value lost wages if an injury prevents you from working or causes you to take a vacation or sick leave, are easy to determine. General damages are also called pain and suffering. They are more difficult to determine. Many lawyers and insurance firms use a multiplier to estimate the amount of general damages, such as a multiplier of 1.5 to 5. The most severe injuries are likely to result in greater general damages than minor or temporary injuries.

Mediation

Although it's not required in every injury case it can be used to settle disputes without having a jury or judge decide the outcome. You can discuss your concerns at the mediation with a third party neutral, called a mediator.

The mediator will ask questions to determine the amount you would like to settle and what your expectations are. The mediator will then speak with both sides at a time. After that, you'll exchange counteroffers and offers until you come to a resolution.

The purpose of mediation is achieving a settlement that neither the liable party nor injured party want to take to court. This is a vital step in avoiding the long and stressful litigation process. Even the most complicated injury cases are settled via mediation. If you're 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 specific situation. Contact us today to arrange an appointment with us for a no-cost consultation. We can meet you at a convenient place in Pittsburgh or Monroeville.

Trial

Your attorney could decide to take your case to trial if your case has not been settled outside of court. This will be based on your individual circumstances, the quality of your evidence and the insurance company of the defendant's offer.

During the trial, your attorney will present a case to peers to a jury. The jury will determine whether the defendant was negligent and, if they were the amount of compensation that should be awarded to cover your losses due to injuries, financial loss, and expenses.

During trial the lawyer will use evidence to show that the negligence of the defendant contributed to your injuries and that the financial damages you receive are necessary to compensate for your losses and expenses. The defense will present evidence to argue your claims and stop them from owing you any money. After both sides have given their closing arguments, the jury will deliberate. The verdict will be announced by a judge or a jury during a bench trial. It will decide if the defendant was negligent and, if they were in fact negligent, what amount of financial damages should you be awarded.

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