Your Case Timeline & What to Expect
Every case is different, but most follow a general path. Whether it involves a private business, a large company, or the City of New York, here’s what to expect — and how we’ll guide you through each step.
Take care of yourself first. Save all paperwork and attend appointments — it helps your case.
We gather photos, reports, witness info, and medical records. If you have anything, send it our way.
For NYC, NYCHA, or MTA claims, we file a Notice of Claim within 90 days. We handle this automatically if needed.
Once ready, we file your case and notify the other side. That starts the legal timeline.
The court sets rules and deadlines. We handle this — you don’t need to attend.
We exchange evidence, conduct depositions, and answer written questions.
If the other side sends you to a doctor, we’ll prep you and tell you exactly what to expect.
We push for a fair offer. You decide if it’s enough. No pressure. We’re ready either way.
Sometimes both sides meet outside of court with a neutral person. We’ll advise if it’s right for you.
Most cases settle before this — but we prepare every case like it’s going to trial.
We close the case, handle any liens, and issue your payment. If there's an appeal, we handle that too.
Quick Things to Know
- City cases require fast action — we file your Notice of Claim if needed.
- Lawsuits usually take 12–24 months. Sometimes longer. We keep things moving.
- You don’t pay us unless we win.
- You can text or email us any time.
- We’ll keep you informed the entire way. No surprises.
What can you do to help your case?
Cronograma de Tu Caso y Qué Puedes Esperar
Cada caso es diferente, pero la mayoría sigue un camino general. Ya sea contra un negocio privado, una empresa grande o la Ciudad de Nueva York, aquí te explicamos qué esperar — y cómo te guiaremos paso a paso.
Cuida tu salud primero. Guarda todos los documentos y asiste a tus citas — eso ayuda a tu caso.
Reunimos fotos, informes, testigos y expedientes médicos. Si tienes algo, mándanoslo.
Para casos contra NYC, NYCHA o MTA, presentamos un Aviso de Reclamación en 90 días. Nosotros nos encargamos de eso si es necesario.
Cuando estemos listos, presentamos tu caso y notificamos a la otra parte. Eso inicia el proceso legal.
La corte establece fechas y reglas. Nosotros nos encargamos — tú no necesitas asistir.
Intercambiamos pruebas, tomamos declaraciones juradas y respondemos preguntas escritas.
Si la otra parte te manda a un médico, te preparamos y te explicamos qué esperar.
Buscamos una oferta justa. Tú decides si es suficiente. Sin presión. Estamos listos para lo que sea.
A veces ambas partes se reúnen fuera de la corte con un tercero neutral. Te diremos si es lo mejor para ti.
La mayoría de los casos se resuelven antes — pero nosotros preparamos cada caso como si fuera a juicio.
Cerramos el caso, manejamos cualquier reclamo de terceros y emitimos tu pago. Si hay una apelación, también la manejamos.
Cosas Rápidas que Debes Saber
- Los casos contra la Ciudad requieren acción rápida — presentamos tu Aviso de Reclamación si hace falta.
- Las demandas suelen tomar entre 12 y 24 meses. A veces más. Nosotros mantenemos el proceso en marcha.
- No nos pagas a menos que ganemos.
- Puedes escribirnos por texto o correo en cualquier momento.
- Te mantendremos informado durante todo el proceso. Sin sorpresas.
¿Qué puedes hacer para ayudar tu caso?
If you prefer to talk, we’re available 7 days a week to help you figure out if you have a case — fast and free. From urgent care visits to slip & falls or Bronx highway crashes, we’ve seen it all.
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Your Case Timeline & What to Expect
Most NYC injury cases follow a general process — whether you’re suing the City of New York, NYCHA, or a private party. Here’s what to expect from day one through resolution.
1. Medical Treatment Begins
Focus on your recovery. Attend all appointments and keep records — consistent treatment helps your case and your health.
2. Case Investigation
We gather accident reports, photos, witness info, and medical records. You’ll be updated if we need anything from you.
3. Notice of Claim (City Cases)
If your case involves NYC, MTA, or NYCHA, we must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days. We’ll handle that immediately if needed.
4. Filing the Lawsuit
Once ready, we file your summons and complaint with the court and officially serve the defendant(s).
5. Preliminary Conferences
The court sets deadlines and expectations for discovery. These are handled by our team — no need for you to attend.
6. Discovery Phase
We exchange documents, answer questions, and conduct depositions. This is when most of the legal work happens.
7. Independent Medical Exam
The defense may request you attend an IME. We’ll fully prepare you beforehand and explain what to expect.
8. Settlement Talks
We’ll negotiate aggressively. You always decide whether to accept or reject any offer — no pressure, just guidance.
9. Mediation or Arbitration
Sometimes both sides agree to resolve the case without trial. We’ll let you know if this is a good option for your case.
10. Trial
Most cases settle before trial — but if not, we’ll be ready. We prepare every case like it’s going to court from the start.
11. Resolution & Payment
We finalize your case, pay off any liens, and issue your check. If the defense appeals, we’ll walk you through the next step.
What Else Should You Know?
- City claims must be filed fast — we take care of the 90-day deadline.
- Lawsuits take time. Most cases resolve within 12–24 months, depending on the court.
- You don’t owe us anything unless we win — no hourly fees or upfront costs.
- You can reach out anytime — text, email, or call. We respond quickly.
- We’ll guide you at every step so you always know what’s coming next.
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The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be construed as legal advice in any particular case. The information does not create an attorney-client relationship. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.