Lawsuit and Court Basics
Lawsuit and Court Basics
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Car Accident Lawsuits: An Overview
What do you do if you can't settle your car accident claim with the other driver's insurance company? You probably have to file a lawsuit in court.
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How Long Do You Have to File a Claim After a Car Accident?
After a car accident, it's important to pay strict attention to the statute of limitations for injury claims in your state.
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Learn more about how to decide if you need a car accident lawyer, what a car accident lawyer can do for you, and how to find an experienced car accident lawyer you can trust.
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How a Car Accident Lawyer Can Help With Your Case
The right lawyer will perform a number of key tasks in working toward the best outcome for your car accident case.
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Civil Court Trials in Car Accident Cases
Read this article to learn what happens if your car accident lawsuits is headed for a trial. This article discusses what happens at a typical car accident trial in civil court.
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Car Accident Cases in Small Claims Court
If you can't settle your car accident claim with the insurance company, don't be afraid to go to small claims court.
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What are Recoverable Damages in a Car Accident Lawsuit?
In a car accident lawsuit, or indeed in almost any type of personal injury lawsuit, the claimant or plaintiff's damages are usually divided into two types:
Car Accident Lawsuits Q&A
Car Accident Lawsuits Q&A
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When should you file a civil suit for a car accident?
When should you file a civil suit for a car accident?
Anatomy of Car Accident Claims and Lawsuits
Anatomy of Car Accident Claims and Lawsuits
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Anatomy of a Car Accident Case
Being involved in an auto accident is a terrifying experience and it is important to understand that there are steps you should take to ensure the legitimacy of your claim and to protect yourself.
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Depositions in Car Accident Cases
If you file a car accident case in regular civil court (not small claims), you can expect that you will have to give a deposition. You may also take a deposition of the other driver . . . or of any other witnesses.
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Interrogatories in Car Accident Cases
In most car accident lawsuits, the parties will be asked to answer basic questions in writing.
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Deposition Questions in Loss of Consortium Claims
Where a “loss of consortium” claim is made as part of a car accident case, some very personal questions may be asked during deposition.
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Interrogatories in Car Accident Cases
In most car accident lawsuits, the parties will be asked to answer basic questions in writing.
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The Independent Medical Exam (IME) in Car Accident Cases
As part of a car accident lawsuit, you may need to submit to an independent medical examination (or IME). Here's how it works, and what to expect.
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Discovery and Pre-Trial Procedures in Car Accident Cases
Once your car accident lawsuit has been filed with the court, your case enters the pre-trial stage, which includes the "discovery" process.