Injury Lawyer Legal Procedures & Litigation

Question 1

What is the standard statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in the US?

Accepted Answer

2–3 years (varies by state)

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6 months

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1 year

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10 years

Question 2

What is the 'discovery rule' exception to the statute of limitations?

Accepted Answer

A rule that starts the limitations clock when the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered the injury

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The rule requiring production of all documents

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A rule about expert witness disclosures

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A rule allowing late filing for minor plaintiffs

Question 3

In a personal injury lawsuit, 'interrogatories' are:

Accepted Answer

Written questions submitted to opposing parties that must be answered under oath

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Oral depositions taken under oath

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Requests for production of documents

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Expert witness reports

Question 4

What is a 'deposition' in personal injury litigation?

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Oral testimony taken under oath outside of court and recorded for later use

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Filing of the initial complaint

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An offer of settlement

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A judge's pretrial ruling

Question 5

What is a 'motion for summary judgment' in personal injury litigation?

Accepted Answer

A motion arguing there are no genuine issues of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law

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A motion to increase the amount of damages

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A motion to exclude expert witnesses

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A motion requesting a jury trial

Question 6

What does 'voir dire' refer to in a personal injury trial?

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The process of questioning prospective jurors to select an impartial jury

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Closing arguments

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Opening statements

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Expert witness qualification hearings