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. When a person is injured as the result of a defective product. In addition to physical injuries, a claimant can also make a claim for damages that was caused to their property and car. Report, Accident Is an official report, usually generated by a police officer who arrives at the accident scene, and contains important information and facts about the accident.
Settlement Refers to the resolution of a claim or lawsuit.
A settlement can occur at any time during a claim including the middle of a trial. Settlement Demand Is the amount of money the plaintiff's attorney asks for resolution of the claim or lawsuit. Statute of Limitations Is the amount of time a claimant has to commence a lawsuit from the date of accident. Each state has their own strict time requirements. Treating Physician Is a doctor who has actually provided medical treatment to the injured person.