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What Is Litigation?
A Litigation is a legal action taken to obtain money or other assets from another party for a cause or position that was the main reason for initiating the lawsuit. Litigation can be commenced by a party at the request of another or the court. Litigation normally takes place in the state courts and can result in either monetary damages for injuries sustained, or an award of punitive damages for an injury inflicted.
A person may have a lawsuit brought against them if they are sued for the negligent acts of another person. This kind of litigation is known as "tort law". Tort law, specifically in tort law, protects the person brought into litigation by another from becoming personally liable for any damages, including injuries caused. Tort law can be a challenging area of law to deal with, and it can be difficult to get exactly what you want when you file a claim.
When it comes to self-employment, it is crucial to have a policy of Professional Indemnity Insurance, which covers any compensation payments resulting from injury to the professional in the work place. The policy provides coverage for all medical expenses, lost wages and damages for injury to or death of the professional. It also provides coverage in the event of a lawsuit by the professional against the professional's employer.
One type of litigation that many people are familiar with is the case of a lawsuit against a law firm. If a lawyer is found liable in a malpractice lawsuit, the lawyer may not be able to practice. The problem for both the plaintiff and the defendant is that malpractice lawsuits are highly complex to prove.
Malpractice is defined as physical, mental or psychological damage done to a patient of a medical profession or the public due to carelessness, negligence or abuse on the part of the practitioner. A doctor may be guilty of malpractice if the injury resulting from the doctor's actions goes on to become permanent or causes extensive loss of function. Malpracticecases often end up in a malpractice trial, which is where a lawyer takes the opposing side in a legal proceeding to fight the suit. The court decides whether or not the practice falls under the definition of malpractice.
Litigation is different from lawsuits in a number of ways. Litigation is not a "settlement" but involves a complete representation of the case, arguing the case in court and forcing the opposing party to prove their innocence. Litigation is also the use of specialized legal techniques, such as discovery, and is usually the most expensive type of litigation to file.
Litigation is an extension of the law. It provides a forum for people to address the law and have it reviewed. Litigation takes time, energy and effort. It is a complex process involving the parties involved and their attorneys.
Litigation can be initiated by anyone. It may be initiated by someone in a personal relationship such as a friend, relative or neighbor who has suffered harm. Sometimes it can be initiated by a single individual who believes they have been wronged.
In some states a person can initiate a lawsuit. In a California lawsuit a man named Richard Rosen pursued a lawsuit against his wife for falsely accusing him of assault. They were divorced and she alleged that he had physically abused her on a number of occasions.
Lawsuits can sometimes become a source of stress and legal process. For example, if a personal injury case is to be filed, the injury victim may find that the time spent in making the necessary medical examinations and collecting information in the early stages of the lawsuit is burdensome. Then the injury victim will then begin to have second thoughts about filing the lawsuit.
Litigation can also include a large amount of paperwork for the injured party. Once the legal paperwork is settled, the party's attorney will take care of these documents. If a party is interested in having a physician or other expert evaluate the legal claims, the parties must speak with the appropriate legal counsel.
Litigation can be initiated by anyone, but it is most common initiated by a person in a personal relationship. An injured spouse, parent, child or spouse may initiate a lawsuit against an individual who has injured or threatened them.
Why Litigate?
The answer to the question of why litigate can vary from case to case. For the most part, there are three reasons that many litigants choose to litigate their cases: Because it is the fastest and easiest way to get results, because it guarantees that the other side will suffer financial or reputational losses, or because it seems like the "right thing to do."
If you are a private investigator, lawyer, or other sort of professional who is sued by a client, litigating could be a smart move. Whether you think it is necessary or not can depend on the specific facts of your case.
Another important reason to litigate a case can be the failure of the plaintiff to show up in court. It can also be the cost of litigating - which many plaintiffs don't like to hear about. Litigation isn't always right, but sometimes you just need to litigate.
The other two reasons are a little more complicated, but they are all valid. Litigation often increases the chances of winning a case, especially if the defendant or the plaintiff has won the first round of litigation and is trying to stop the other party from litigating.
But, the third reason is often the deciding factor. The money, reputational and financial loss cases are often litigated for various reasons. People who have made mistakes, have suffered financial ruin, or have been driven out of business may not be able to continue their legal proceedings in a court of law.
It is in these circumstances that litigating may be the right decision. So why litigate? There are several different answers to this question.
The easiest way to explain why litigate is the fastest and easiest way to settle a lawsuit is this: The plaintiff is usually not going to be able to prove that it has suffered some kind of injury or loss and therefore doesn't have standing to sue. In order to prove that a person has suffered some type of injury or loss, the injured party must show that it is likely to prevail in court. The best way to do this is to litigate the case.
Of course, there are times when plaintiffs will not be able to prove that they have suffered injury or some loss due to another party's actions. The insurance company or the defendant may be able to prove that the injured party has suffered some injury or loss and therefore the plaintiff is not allowed to litigate.
If the victim's injury or loss has not resulted in any financial or reputational issues, then there is no reason to litigate. The most important things for the victim and the defendant in a case are both financial and reputational issues. A real estate agent, whose agent was fired due to a violation of his or her policy may not be able to prove that the dismissal was the result of an intentional act and therefore would be unable to prove that it was the result of another party's action.
If there is no evidence that a party intentionally acted or caused the injury or damage, then the plaintiff may not be able to prove its damages or injuries. The victim may be able to prove some losses due to an accident, but those losses may not be enough to support the lawsuit.
Another reason to litigate may be because of a lawsuit's filing deadline. If a plaintiff believes that the deadline is too far off, it may be in the interest of the plaintiff to litigate the case. However, litigating too early may cause the plaintiff to lose a lot of time and resources, so it is best to litigate when the deadline is within reach.
There are many reasons to litigate. While it is wise to litigate in a number of cases, the fastest and easiest way to settle the case is when the plaintiff is not necessarily able to prove a claim.
Hiring a litigation companyDebt Recovery Solicitors
Debt Recovery Solicitors
Dominic Levent Solicitors are aware how unpaid debt can impact your business cash flow and we offer an initial FREE consultation and thereafter a comprehensive FIXED FEE debt recovery service. It is important to be aware that if the debt is disputed our fixed fees will not apply and we can advise on the likely costs in relation to your individual case. To be eligible for this service you must have an outstanding invoice or invoices that have been sent to the debtor and have been left unpaid.
We can help with:
- Letter of Claim
- Issuing Proceedings at the County Court
- Entering Judgement
- Enforcement of Judgement
Fixed fee costs
Letter of Claim – £45 plus VAT.
This letter before action requires the debtor to make payment within 7 days.
Follow up to Letter of Claim (if required) – £35 plus VAT
Issuing Proceedings at the County Court
Please see table below which outlines the costs to you including the Court issue fee dependent upon the amount of debt owed to you.
Debt | Court Issue Fee | Our Costs |
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Up to £300 | £35 | £95 plus VAT |
£301-£500 | £50 | £95 plus VAT |
£501-£1,000 | £70 | £145 plus VAT |
£1,001-£1,500 | £80 | £145 plus VAT |
£1,501-£3,000 | £115 | £225 plus VAT |
£3,001-£5,000 | £250 | £325 plus VAT |
£5,001-£10,000 | £455 | £425 plus VAT |
£10,001-£200,000 | 5% of claim | £725 plus VAT |
Over £200,000 | £10,000 | To be advised |
Court issue fees are normally recoverable from the debtor however with debts under £10,000.00 it is highly likely the case that your legal costs would not be recoverable.
Entering Judgement
The debtor will have 14 days from service of the claim from the Court to file a defence. After the 14 day period has expired we can apply for judgement from the Court. If the debtor files a defence this becomes a disputed matter and our fixed fees no longer apply. We will thereafter be able to advise you on a case by case basis as to our likely fees to defend your matter. Please see table below for our fixed fee costs to enter judgement of non-disputed cases:
Debt | Our Costs |
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Up to £10,000 | 1.75 % of debt value + VAT |
Over £10,000 | 1.25 % of debt value + VAT |
Enforcement of Judgement
Should your debtor fail to pay the monies due to you, enforcement may be necessary. We can advise you of the most appropriate actions for your individual case and provide our fixed fees below:
Enforcement Mechanism | Court Fee | Our Costs |
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Warrant of Execution (Bailiff) | £130 | £65 plus VAT |
Third Party Debt Order | £119 | £165 plus VAT |
Attachment of Earnings | £119 | £245 plus VAT |
Charging Order Over Property | £119 | £495 plus VAT |
Anticipated disbursements would include Court fees (as above) any attendances at Court would be dependent on location and would be advised on an individual basis. It is likely that enforcement of judgement would take around 8 to 12 weeks but this is dependent on the Courts administration and capacity.
The disbursements listed above are not exhaustive but are very indicative, should additional disbursements become necessary you would be informed as soon as possible. Our fixed fees include one attendance at Court but does not include the disbursements as listed and any additional disbursements should they become necessary.
Exclusions
Our fixed fees endeavour to keep your costs to a minimum however there may come a point where the work required would go outside what would be considered a straightforward matter and should any additional works be required we would of course keep you advised at all times. If the debtor files a defence this becomes a disputed matter, and our fixed fees no longer apply
Our Team
All our debt recovery matters are overseen by the Senior Partner, Mr Levent Hasan assisted by either a trainee and/or paralegal.
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