Lawsuit Is a formal legal action made by one party against another which recovery is sought for damages. The legal conclusion that someone is formally responsible for injuries suffered by another. When a person's injured, the person's spouse also has a valid claim, called a loss of consortium. The claim is based on the strain it may have caused on the marriage, and the change of marital duties in the household. Mediation Is a form of an alternative dispute resolution in which a mediator, who acts as a neutral referee, attempts to settle the legal matter.
Mediation can take place at any time during the lawsuit.
Medical Malpractice Is a person who is injured due to the negligence of a physician. The records or conversations between physician and patient maintain confidentiality under the physician-patient privilege. However, they lose a certain degree of this privilege when they bring a lawsuit. Plaintiff Is the party who commences the lawsuit and seeking damages. Process Server Is a person who serves a complaint, summons and other legal documents that formally commences a lawsuit.