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A car accident lawsuit ("Plaintiff") is a legal proceeding that an injured victim ("Defendant") files against the person, people or company responsible for the accident.
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Whom they believe was responsible for the injuries and accident. A "complaint" is a document that the plaintiff files to support his claim.
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To allege that the defendant was negligent or at fault and demand that the defendant be held accountable
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Pay damages for damages. At the beginning of the lawsuit, you should know the exact extent of damages (for things such as medical bills and lost wages).
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It is often difficult to get a fair amount, so it is not uncommon for the demand to be open-ended. After the respondent has responded to the complaint,
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The trial proceeds through "discovery", where the parties exchange documents, information, and witnesses.
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Experts also take statements from witnesses to support their cases. Either one or both of the parties might feel that the evidence does not need to be tried.
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They may request a summary judgement from the court to support the decision in their favor. If the parties fail to reach a settlement,
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The case will then be heard by the judge or jury. The judge or jury will then return with a decision at the end of the trial.
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Either the plaintiff failed to prove fault, or the defendant was partially or entirely responsible for the plaintiff's injuries.