Every formal personal injury lawsuit begins with filing an initial complaint with the courts. This document will include information such as the name of the responsible party (the defendant), when the accident occurred and how the defendant’s actions or omissions caused the accident. We will also file a case information statement with the complaint that helps the courts keep track of your case. The complaint will be served upon the defendant, who will then have an opportunity to file a document known as the “answer” to the complaint. From this point, the case will usually proceed to the discovery phase, where we gather evidence necessary to argue your case before a judge and jury.