How Do I File a Lawsuit?
Did You Know?
An average of 115 people die each day in motor vehicle accidents in the US - one every 13 minutes
The lawsuit is the means provided by our legal system for a person who believes that he or she has been injured by the misconduct of another person for those injuries received in an accident. The person seeking compensation is called the plaintiff - the person or company that compensation is being sought from is called the defendant.
The lawsuit begins when the plaintiff files a document called a complaint in court. The complaint will identify all the defendants and contain statements (called "allegations," because they have not yet been proven to be true in a court of law) of what the defendants did wrong, and how that wrongful conduct has harmed the plaintiff.
Statute of Limitations on Filing
If you or a loved one wants to know their legal rights in filing a lawsuit it is important to consult with an attorney to make sure that the statute of limitations for filing is filed within the statute of limitations. This means that the case must be filed within a certain time period or you will be barred from receiving compensation. The statute of limitations is different for each state.
Where Can A Civil Suit Be Brought?
To the person you want to sue (the defendant) into court, you must bring suit in one of the places authorized by law. The simplest rule is that you may bring suit in the city or county where the defendant lives, is regularly employed, or has a regular place of business. You may also bring suit in the city or county where your cause of action arose (where the act on which your claim is based took place).
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