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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many personal injury suits are settled between parties before the civil trial date?

A: In an estimated seventy-five percent of personal injury suits, the plaintiffs and defendants reach a settlement agreement before the scheduled date of a civil trial. Many times, personal injury lawyers are essential in litigating these claims and ensuring clients receive the amount of compensation they deserve from negligent or liable parties. Additionally, the costs of a civil trial often outweigh those of mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, which often leads the vast majority of claims to settle prior to entering the courtroom.

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Q: What is the statute of limitations like for most civil tort cases?

A: Generally speaking, the statute of limitations for torts in the civil courts is approximately two years; however, depending on the circumstance of each individual case, the period may prove much shorter. Consulting with a personal injury attorney immediately following an accident or injury is essential in ensuring your right to make a claim for compensation without any legal hindrances.

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Q: Who has the burden of proof in cases of personal injury?

A: Plaintiffs must sufficiently substantiate claims of injury in the civil courts system during personal injury cases. Likewise, defendants will have an opportunity to make counter arguments against the statements of plaintiffs brining suit against them. Additionally, defendants can also bring a countersuit against plaintiffs in instances where the defendant feels tort violations have occurred to their own detriment as well.

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Q: What is the discovery process of a civil trial?

A: The discovery phase of a civil suit involves both parties gathering and sharing evidence to be presented at a civil trial regarding the matter at hand. Personal injury suits in the discovery phase may include depositions, or sworn statements on video, or affidavits, sworn statements in writing, as well as limitless medical documentation following a personal injury. Likewise, expert testimony can be produced through depositions and entered as evidence in a civil trial. This process intentionally occurs to narrow the scope and number of points of contention prior to the civil trial and allows for clearer and more concise verdicts and judgments.

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