What Is Discovery?
Discovery is the pre-trial legal procedure through which opposing parties obtain evidence from each other. It involves interviews, depositions, document requests, medical examinations for plaintiffs, and requests for admissions.
According to the American Bar Association, “Discovery is designed to eliminate surprise and encourage settlement by enabling parties to learn about each other’s evidence before trial.” This highlights the dual purpose of discovery: to facilitate informed litigation strategy and potentially expedite resolution through settlement negotiations.
Discovery serves to ensure full disclosure of the facts of the case and relevant information, is efficient for the trial process, and indirectly encourages settlements. While procedures vary by jurisdiction, they commonly include methods such as depositions, interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admissions. Discovery is a crucial process in litigation that ensures transparency and fairness by allowing each side to know the facts and evidence the other side intends to present at trial.
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How Long Does an Insurance Company Have to Settle a Car Accident Claim in PA?
Under the law, your insurance company has a time limit of 15 days to notify you if your claim has been accepted or
rejected upon filing. The average time to respond is usually within a few days. However, your insurance provider can request additional investigation time if you have questions regarding your claim or submitted incomplete insurance forms.
Insurance coverage can quickly become a mess when understanding what’s covered and what’s not. With the help of a Pennsylvania car accident lawyer from Munley Law, you can rest easy knowing your legal claim is handled with the care and dedication it requires.
How Do Car Accident Settlements Work?
You must take a few steps to begin a car accident settlement in Pennsylvania. The first is to seek medical treatment following your accident. You’ll also need to file a police report if officers were not called to the accident scene and submit the accident to your insurance provider. […]
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What is Discovery?
Understanding your lawsuit’s discovery phase
If you recently filed a lawsuit, then you likely have questions about how your case will progress. Clients often ask our attorneys about discovery. In fact, most civil plaintiffs and defendants have never heard of the discovery phase of a trial. They have no idea what discovery is. As such, our award-winning personal injury team is here to explain discovery and what you can expect during this phase of litigation.
According to the American Bar Association, discovery is “the formal process of exchanging information between the parties about the witnesses and evidence they’ll present at trial.” In other words, it is a mechanism for obtaining the info and evidence that you need to win your case.
The phases of a civil trial
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What is Summary Judgment?
Understanding motions for summary judgment…and how to win them
If you sued a defendant for your injuries or other damages, then you can expect certain legal responses and defenses. While every case is unique, some stages of litigation come up in nearly every lawsuit. Summary judgment is one of those phases. Understanding what summary judgment is and how handle it is key to winning big in your case. As a result, our experienced trial lawyers define summary judgment and provide a guide to using this legal step to maximize your compensation payout.
To discuss the details of your lawsuit for FREE, schedule a consultation with an award-winning Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys litigator today.
Motions for summary judgment: what they are and what do they do
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