New Jersey Personal Injury Litigation
What to Expect from the Litigation Process
If you have suffered a personal injury, or a loved one has suffered an injury or a wrongful death, you know how devastating your own injury or the injury or death of a loved one can be. In addition to the pain and suffering, there may be enormous medical and hospital bills to pay, the costs of rehabilitation, lost income, and lost future income. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries or loss. Bruce Egert's personal injury law firm will guide you through the process of pursuing – and getting – the damages you deserve. A trial lawyer who has won many cases in both states, Bruce Egert will fight for you.
Personal injury litigation
What does the process of obtaining compensation entail? At your free initial consultation, our personal injury attorney and his team will begin to assemble the facts of your injury. When the facts and the initial investigation into your injury is complete, a complaint is filed on your behalf (as the plaintiff) against those responsible for your injury (the defendants). The defendants will file a response to the complaint (an answer), addressing each of the charges made in the complaint.
New Jersey personal injury settlement
The discovery process comes next, where both sides take testimony from the other and exchange documents in the possession of the parties. New Jersey lawyer, Bruce Egert works with experts in accident reconstruction, medical experts, and economic experts to assist with the case. These experts also give testimony and their reports are also exchanged. The discovery period typically lasts several months, its purpose being to get out all of the facts of the case.
Once the discovery process is complete, the two sides often meet to discuss settlement. A negotiated settlement can be a “win” for both sides, allowing the parties to forego the time and expense involved in a trail and allowing the plaintiff to obtain compensation more quickly. If a settlement cannot be reached, the parties proceed to trial, where each side puts on its case in front of a judge or jury. After all of the evidence is in, a decision is reached, which may then be appealed in some cases.
Get help with your personal injury settlement in New Jersey
If you need help with personal injury law in New Jersey, you need the advice of an experienced, knowledgeable attorney who will fight for you. Contact the Law Offices of Bruce Egert in New Jersey at 201-488-6498, or submit our web form.
