How might a personal injury case proceed?

Hawkins Law Firm • Mar 18, 2016

Filing a personal injury lawsuit can be a stressful and confusing situation. After all, people in Tulsa filing a personal injury lawsuit have been injured in some way. Not only are they recovering from a physical injury or illness, but they may also be emotionally scarred from the event that caused the injury. Moreover, the costs of dealing with such injuries and the aftermath of the event that caused them can be significant.

In addition to that, most people have very little experience with the litigation process. It can help to know what to expect. The following is a brief overview of the litigation process. Keep in mind that each individual’s situation is unique so not everyone’s case will follow this exact chronology.

First, the plaintiff has the defendant served with a complaint and summons. A complaint explains the reason and grounds upon which the plaintiff is suing.

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