Every hour, an estimated 4,500 lawsuits get filed in the United States. That works out to 40 million lawsuits a year. People sue for many reasons, including:
- Enforcement of a contract (a builder who didn’t complete a job, for example)
- Financial compensation for financial, physical, or emotional harm (such as slip-and-fall injuries or malpractice)
- Confirmation and protection of property ownership
- Dissolution of a personal or professional partnership
If you find yourself needing to file a lawsuit, but not knowing how to sue someone, don’t worry. Here are the basics to help you get started.
