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)

Answer

Most states set personal injury statutes of limitations at 2 to 3 years from the date of injury, though it varies by state and type of claim.

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

Answer

The discovery rule tolls the statute of limitations until the plaintiff knew or reasonably should have known of the injury and its cause.

Question 3

In a personal injury lawsuit, 'interrogatories' are:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Interrogatories are written questions served on opposing parties who must answer them under oath in writing as part of the discovery process.

Question 4

What is a 'deposition' in personal injury litigation?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A deposition is pretrial testimony given under oath before a court reporter, allowing attorneys to gather information and preserve witness testimony.

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

Answer

A motion for summary judgment asks the court to rule in a party's favor without a trial when there are no disputed material facts and the law clearly supports one party.

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Injury Lawyer Legal Procedures & Litigation