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Civil Lawsuit Procedures

In a typical civil lawsuit, a lawyer will help you settle out of court. When a civil lawsuit does go to trial, you'll need a lawyer by your side who can explain the legal process to you. To get started, fill out this simple form today.

At a civil trial, the judge will determine what the defendant was required to do as a matter of law using the standard of "reasonableness". In the United States, if it is questionable what a reasonable person would do, a jury picked by the two sides (plaintiff and defendant) will consider the facts and make a decision. The jury will often determine the the amount of the verdict.

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