How the Litigation Process Works in Fort Collins, CO

What is Litigation?

Litigation is the filing of a lawsuit. It is a process in which formal pleadings are filed with the court and the case may end up going to trial.

Will we have to file a lawsuit in my case?

Most personal injury cases are resolved without litigation. Instead, your attorneys will negotiate a settlement with the insurance company before litigation is necessary. When a settlement cannot be reached, then your attorney will start the legal process of litigation.

How does the litigation process work in Larimer County?

The litigation process involves more than a trial. First, your attorney will file a pleading called a “Complaint.” This pleading generally describes the parties to the lawsuit, the nature of the accident and injuries, and it asks the court to order one side to pay the other money. After the complaint is filed and litigation begins, it usually takes one year before the case goes to trial. Within that time, information is gathered on both sides through a process called discovery, depositions are typically taken, and the parties participate in a process called mediation. Most cases that enter litigation are settled prior to trial.

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