If you were injured in a car accident, you might be entitled to file a civil lawsuit against the other driver and/or the owner of the car. In most cases, the car insurance policy is in the name of the person who is responsible for the accident. You might also have the right to file a lawsuit if you believe another driver was at fault, or if you have an injured loved one. In either case, the goal of a successful litigation is to hold the defendant accountable for their actions and to prevent the same accident from occurring again.

Although there are many practice guides that address lawsuits, they tend to be lengthy, complex, and filled with legal details. The good news is that these guides do give a general overview of the lawsuit process. While they can be useful for trial lawyers, they can also be helpful to people who do not practice law. As long as you follow the procedures in the guide, you can avoid filing a lawsuit altogether. Then again, you can always consult a lawyer if you feel you need legal help or want to learn more about lawsuits.

During the opening argument, the plaintiff will present facts about the incident. For example, if the plaintiff developed a life-saving technology, she would tell the jury that she worked 15 hours a day, six or seven days a week. But because the defendant stole this technology, she obtained patents for it and has since filed several lawsuits to enforce the stolen patents. The facts would grab the jury’s attention and compel the jury to consider the plaintiff’s allegations.