Accident Lawyer Tips Legal Process and Court Procedures

Question 1

What is 'discovery' in a personal injury lawsuit?

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The pre-trial exchange of information and evidence between parties

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The process of finding a new lawyer

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The moment a judge decides your case

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The initial filing of the lawsuit

Question 2

What is a 'deposition' in an accident lawsuit?

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A sworn out-of-court testimony recorded for use in litigation

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A court order to pay damages

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A document filed to dismiss a case

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A written statement submitted to the judge only

Question 3

What does 'burden of proof' mean in a civil accident case?

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The plaintiff must prove the defendant's negligence by a preponderance of the evidence

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The defendant must prove innocence beyond a reasonable doubt

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Both parties must present equal amounts of evidence

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The judge carries the burden of finding facts

Question 4

What are 'interrogatories' in a personal injury case?

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Written questions that the opposing party must answer under oath

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Questions asked during a police interrogation

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Questions posed during jury selection

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A judge's written questions to expert witnesses

Question 5

What is a 'motion for summary judgment' in an accident case?

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A request asking the court to rule in one party's favor without a trial because no genuine dispute of fact exists

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A request to speed up the trial date

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A motion to dismiss the case for lack of evidence

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A request for the judge to summarize the law for the jury

Question 6

What is 'voir dire' in an accident lawsuit trial?

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The process of questioning and selecting jurors

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The final closing argument by attorneys

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A French term for the judge's written decision

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The swearing-in ceremony for witnesses