How Would I Go through the Civil Litigation Process?

Were you injured because of an accident, a defective product or a dangerous condition in a certain area? If so, you need to file a complaint against the responsible party in order to recover from your expenses.

Contrary to popular belief, the civil litigation process is a difficult path for people who are not familiar with legal issues. Consequently, you will certainly need a lawyer to handle your dispute case. The following are some of the stages of civil litigation where you need to work with your attorney:

• Investigation process – This is where your party should gather evidence, statements from witnesses, and certain documents for your case.
• Filing of pleadings – Pleadings are activities that litigators usually conduct to help their clients win the case. They should record these activities and present them in court if necessary.
• Discovery stage – This is the stage that usually eats up a lot of time. This is where interrogatories are drafted and documents are analyzed to be used in the trial.
• Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) – In some cases, the dispute may be resolved without going to a court trial. Both parties may opt to utilize ADRs such as arbitration and mediation.
• Court trial – After several weeks or months, a court trial would begin, and it would be presided by an administrative judge. The decision would usually be released a few weeks after the court trial.
• Appeal – If the judge’s decision does not favor your party, your attorney may file an appeal for the jury and judge to re-evaluate your case.

Civil litigation is beneficial for people whose rights have been compromised.

However, a successful civil litigation depends on several things: your type of case, the evidence you have, and the ability of your attorney. Remember that these three factors should be present to ensure a successful claim.

Once you have won your case, you will receive compensation from the liable party. The compensation usually covers damages such as:

• Medical expenses for medication, treatment, surgeries, and therapies
• Lost wages due to short-term disability or illness
• Pain and suffering caused by the injury and accident

If you want to receive these benefits, hire the best litigation attorney in your location and file your complaint with the proper city department or agency. If you work well with your lawyer, you will eventually receive compensation from the liable party and recover most of your losses.


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