What happens if your personal injury claim doesn’t reach a settlement? You may have to file a lawsuit to obtain the compensation you seek. In Groton, CT, Mark O. Grater Attorney at Law knows how to proceed when these circumstances arise. Here, this experienced personal injury attorney discusses the lawsuit process.

The Basics of Personal Injury Lawsuits

Filing on Time

The statute of limitations is the law that sets the deadline for filing a suit. In Connecticut, the statute of limitations for injured individuals, called plaintiffs, to file personal injury lawsuits is generally two or three years. It may be extended for certain reasons, such as when the plaintiff is serving on active military duty or is a minor. A personal injury attorney will tell you your exact deadline and ensure you file on time.

Serving the Summons & Complaint

Your personal injury lawyer will prepare a complaint and summons and have them delivered to the people you are suing; they are called the defendants. The complaint states the basic facts and law that support your claim and asks the court to award you monetary damages from the defendants. The summons gives the defendants your personal injury lawyer’s contact information and tells them when, where, and to whom they can respond.

Proving Your Case

To win a personal injury lawsuit, plaintiffs must prove the defendants owed them a duty of care, their actions or failure to act breached, or violated, their duty, and that breach caused their injuries and damages. Most lawsuits settle, but some require personal injury lawyers to try the cases before juries or judges to resolve the disputes.   

Mark O. Grater Attorney at Law is a board-certified lawyer in civil trial advocacy. You can depend on his firm to pursue your lawsuit with vigor, tenacity, and professionalism, backed by 30 years of experience.

If you need to resolve your personal injury claim, contact Mark O. Grater Attorney at Law in Groton, CT. Visit the firm online now for more information about their services, and call (860) 449-8059 to schedule a consultation appointment.