Different Ways to Settle a Personal Injury Lawsuit

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Personal Injury Lawsuit When you get injured due to another party negligent action, the you may think about to file a personal injury claim. An experienced and professional attorney will fight to protect your legal rights and get full compensation that you deserve. Depending on the specific facts of your case, your attorney may need to file a lawsuit to get you the full compensation that you deserve.


Formal Settlement v. Informal Settlement 1. Formal Settlement: Formal settlement comes when lawsuits entire timeline has occurred or finished. During the trial, each party has an opportunity to present their case to either a judge or jury. After deliberation, either the judge or jury determines who wins the case as well as the amount that will be awarded to either party. 2. Informal Settlement: The majority of personal injury lawsuits are resolved by an informal settlement. This means that the parties are able to reach a settlement agreement before the case goes to trial. In some cases, an informal settlement can even take place before the injured party files a lawsuit.


Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit 1. Past and future medical expenses. 2. Loss of income. 3. oss of future earning capacity. 4. Emotional and mental trauma. 5. Pain and suffering. 6. Out of pocket expenses related to the accident.


Need Help with an Injury? We're Here to Help.

If you were injured due to the negligent actions of another party and would like to consult with an experienced New York City personal injury lawyers, please call Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. at 1-646-760-5015. www.lawyertime.com


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