When a plaintiff files a lawsuit in state court, an opposing party may try to remove the case to federal court. Lawyers for Walmart are trying to do this in one woman’s slip-and-fall case; KFC’s lawyers did it in another. But why?

As the above cases show, when parties are in the throes of a lawsuit, one of the initial battles between the parties is over venue.

Here are a few reasons why lawyers try to remove injury cases to federal court:

For more guidance about how removal to federal court may affect your case, you’ll want to consult an experienced personal injury attorney near you.

Related Resources:

  • Federal vs. State Courts - Key Differences (FindLaw)
  • 5 Reasons an Injury Lawyer Won’t Take Your Case (FindLaw’s Injured)
  • What is a Frivolous Lawsuit? (FindLaw’s Injured)
  • 7 Tips to Prepare for Your Injury Lawsuit (FindLaw’s Injured)

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