Personal Injury Lawsuits - What to Expect in Court
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At some point, as you attempt to resolve your injury claim, you may need to take the matter to court and file a personal injury lawsuit. Keep in mind that going to court doesn't necessarily mean going to trial (your case could still settle at any time). In this section we'll give you an overview of a court-based injury case, including what your case might be worth, how fault is determined, and common steps in a civil court case.
Court Basics and the Lawsuit Process
Start here to learn what to expect in your personal injury lawsuit.
When it may pay to have your day in court.
Check the deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit in your state.
A look at the document that gets the plaintiff's lawsuit started.
How does a jury come up with its award when a personal injury lawsuit goes to trial?
Class actions are unique from a legal and procedural standpoint.
Articles on fault concepts in injury cases, including negligence, and how your case might be affected if you're found to share part of the blame for your injury.
Fault (legal liability) is a key threshold issue in an injury claim. Here's how to prove your case.
What happens if more than one person is to blame for causing an injury?
Before you decide, here's what to consider.
Find out if the lawyer is a good fit -- for you and for your case.
The Discovery Process in an Injury Lawsuit
What to expect during discovery and at other early stages of the process.
How each side solicits written answers from the other in an injury case.
Giving sworn testimony under oath as part of the discovery process.
What to expect -- and watch out for -- when the other side asks you to submit to an IME.
Your medical records will play a key role in your injury case. Here's how they can be acquired.
Q&A on Injury Lawsuits