Personal injury law can be very complex. One of the many questions often asked is, what is "due process" and how is it relevant to personal injury law?
Below is a very basic breakdown of what due process is and how it's meant to help you when filing a personal injury claim.
1 - File the papers in court;
2 - Give to a registered process server to go out, find the other drivers and hand the papers to them (this can take some time).
#2 is what is called “due process”. Due Process simply means 1) notice of the action against them and 2) the opportunity to be heard.
Due process is required in every case by the US Constitution. You cannot take a legal action against another unless they know of it and have the opportunity to defend themselves.
This is only one step in the timeline of a personal injury case. There are many variables involved. This is why it's crucial to hire the right personal injury law firm to protect your rights. Stop guessing. Get facts.
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