It is not always necessary to file a lawsuit arising from injuries sustained in a Lawrenceville truck accident case. Instead, your lawyer will file a suit only if the trucking company’s insurer is unwilling to pay you full and fair compensation for the injuries you suffered in your accident. Just because your lawyer files a lawsuit on your behalf, however, does not necessarily mean that your case will go to trial. In fact, many truck accident claims settle before the trial date. Nevertheless, after filing a lawsuit, your case will need to be litigated in the court system.
In a truck accident case, the litigation process begins by filing a lawsuit against the responsible individuals (such as the negligent truck driver) or entities (such as the trucking company that employs the negligent driver).
Once the defendant or defendants file an answer to the accident victim’s complaint, the parties will typically engage in a process known as discovery. This process provides the opportunity to learn more about the other side’s version of the case. As the plaintiff in a truck accident lawsuit, you must answer written questions, called interrogatories, with your lawyer assisting.
In addition, the defense counsel will take your oral deposition to find out more about how the accident happened, the injuries you sustained, and any permanent damage you sustained as a result of the accident. There can also be a settlement conference or mediation when both sides come together to try and resolve the pending case before a neutral mediator, settlement officer, or retired judge.
The knowledgeable Lawrenceville semi-truck accident attorneys at Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC can help you throughout the litigation process and will work on your behalf to pursue the monetary compensation you deserve in your case.
