b'TOP 10 TIPS FOR THE SERIOUSLY INJUREDOVERVIEW OF A CIVIL LAWSUITMost civil court cases in Los Angeles, Southern California, and throughout the state can last 12 to 18 months starting from the time you file your lawsuit until your case is scheduled for trial.Throughout this guide, its important to keep in mind that each case is comprised of two main parts:Liabilitywhich determines who is at fault Damagesa dollar amount representing the harm done to you(such as medical bills, lost wages, andcompensation for pain and suffering)Allinvestigations,factfinding,gatheringof evidence, strategy decisions, negotiations, and, if necessary, trial will revolve around proving liability anddamages.Intheciviljusticesystem,the injured person or victim, known as the plaintiff, hastheburdentoprovebothliabilityandthe value of their damages. The legal standard to prove these things is known as more likely than not, and is a far lower standard than the criminal standard of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, which is a very high standard of proof.8800-777-7777DominguezFirm.com'