Personal
injury law & litigation
The
person bringing the claim is commonly referred to as the plaintiff.
The person who is sued is known as the defendant. Each side
is entitled to learn what evidence the other side has regarding
issues of liability and damages. This process preceding
trial is called "discovery". It allows both sides to
adequately prepare for trial. Every state has its own set
of rules regarding discovery, but you will find some common examples
below.
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Depositions
Interrogatories
Document production
Arbitration and mediation