How Does Discovery Work in a Florida Civil Suit?

There are several scenarios that may lead to you becoming involved in a civil lawsuit. Injury accidents like traffic collisions or premise liability suits are examples. Business disputes can be another way. Many different incidents in life can go wrong and legal suits brought as a result. In civil litigation, when a case is ready to go to court, working on evidence gathering and case building is critical. Part of that process will include the process of discovery. 

Discovery in a civil legal suit is just one piece of the entire process. Each state determines its guidelines for discovery. In the Sunshine State, the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure discusses discovery laws that individuals in legal battles must follow. The evidence that can be gained during the discovery portion of a suit can be invaluable when it comes to winning. When you are ready to file a civil suit, having an attorney assisting you through the process can be advantageous. Your attorney will know what to look for in discovery and what procedures exist to get important information to support your claim.

The Tampa civil litigation attorneys at Fulgencio Law have a long and successful history of supporting individuals throughout the Tampa Bay area to get the most desirable results from their civil suits.

Discovery in Florida 

Essentially, discovery is the part of the legal process that allows the plaintiff to obtain information from the defendant and vice versa. In a civil suit, the plaintiff is the party who brings about a lawsuit against another party, multiple parties, or entities. By contrast, the defendant is the party or entity that the lawsuit is brought against. Though, both the plaintiff and the defendant have the benefit of discovery.

There are certain ways Florida discovery laws allow individuals to secure the information they need. These include 

• Depositions can be done with oral questioning or by answering a written list of questions.
• Interrogatories that are in writing.
• Production of physical documents or things or the ability to go to a property to investigate.
• Obtaining both physical and mental exams.
• Sending requests for admission to specific facts in a case.

Overall, when matters and information are requested during discovery that reasonably would be used and admissible or result in obtaining other information that would be admissible in a trial, then the requesting party should be given what they want. This is true if such information is not privileged material. In some instances, a Motion for Protective Order can be issued that can keep certain things out of the discovery process.

Speak with a Florida Civil Litigation Attorney Today

Working through civil litigation can be complicated. You may benefit by having a knowledgeable attorney helping you with every aspect. If you would like more information about how to file a personal injury claim and what to expect if you end up going to court, the Florida civil litigation attorneys at Fulgencio Law can meet with you during a free consultation. Please call Fulgencio Law today at (813) 463-0123.