Do You Choose a Judge or a Jury Trial in a Personal Injury Case Β
In the state of New York, when you file a personal injury lawsuit, you have the option of having your case heard by a judge or by a six-member jury. When the case is heard by a judge, and the judge renders the decision, it is called a bench trial. However, most injured victims in New York, prefer to have their case heard by a jury, and have the decision rendered by them. Stark Differences In a bench trial, you are presenting your case and all the evidence to one person. The judge will be making the rulings according to the law. The judge will