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How Do I File a Personal Injury Claim in Massachusetts? (Part B)

The first step in filing your Massachusetts personal injury claim is to file a complaint with the court. Your complaint will be comprised of various legal documents that will demonstrate why you are not responsible for your injuries, why the defendant is liable for those injuries/associated costs, and the amount of compensation you are seeking.

Filing a Personal Injury Complaint in Massachusetts

In order to file your personal injury complaint, you and your Massachusetts personal injury attorney will need to gather various types of evidence to support your claim. Listed below are some of the elements that will be included in your personal injury complaint:

• The parties involved in the car accident
• The jurisdiction of the court
• Your specific personal injury claims
• The facts that support your argument against the defendant
• The compensation you are demanding from the defendant

Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawsuit Trials

Once you and your Massachusetts accident attorney have filed your personal injury complaint, you will be ready to move to the next phase of the claim.

At this point the defendant will be served a summons that informs them that you have filed a Massachusetts personal injury lawsuit and gives them the chance to respond.

The defendant will then give their "answer" by addressing each paragraph of the complaint by admitting to, denying, or claiming "insufficient knowledge to admit or deny" each claim in your complaint.

Next, you and your Massachusetts personal injury lawyer may enter into negotiations for a settlement from the defendant, or your case may proceed to trial. The progress of your personal injury claim may also include a series of other types of paperwork related to your case including:

• Counterclaims
• Your reply to those counterclaims
• Cross-claims
• Third party complaints (if other defendants are involved)
• Your answers to those third party complaints

It is very likely that your personal injury case will be settled before going to trial, but even these negotiations can be complex and will require qualified legal assistance.

Selecting the right Massachusetts personal injury lawyer can mean the difference between walking away from your accident with the compensation you need or falling into serious debt in the form of medical bills and other related accident expenses.

The Massachusetts accident attorneys at Phillips & Garcia are highly experienced in handling Massachusetts car accident cases. We are ready to fight for your rights and help you recover what you deserve for your injuries. Contact the personal injury lawyers at Phillips & Garcia TODAY! - (877) 892-5620.

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