Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

I'm suing the state of NY (injury at a SUNY University)and we are waiting for judge to tell us if they/or both of us were responsible for accident. The suit involves permanent injury but we lack the funds to bring our doctors in to explain the injuries. Is there any way the Judge would accept medical documentation from my doctor's instead of me coming up with 20 thousand dollars to bring my doctor's into court (I do not have the money?
**My lawyer seems to be very hesitant and thinks i might consider their ridiculous/offending offer. I am only 22 years old and I now have injury to my spine/ankle and a unique condition that affects me 7=10 days out of the month. I have since been on pain meds every day for this. I am very unhappy with this process. Doesn't a judge take an oath to be fair--and it should NOT matter that the State that i' suing pays her at the end of the week? or am i being naive? please respond at your earliest convenience. Thank you. D. Lee

Asked on 10/16/14, 4:32 pm

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SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN LAW OFFICES OF SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN, ESQ.,

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Extremely difficult situation because you are suing the State and they will not consider any form of alternative dispute resolution. Your case will be decided by a Judge and not a jury. Normally, the cases against the State are dismissed. In your shoes, I would seriously consider settlement. In case you feel provision of medical records and reports would suffice, your attorney may enter in to a signed stipulation by the Judge to offer the reports in to evidence without the necessity of actual testimony. All parties have to agree. You are being extremely naive, because you are uneducated in the process.

Answered on 10/16/14, 4:46 pm

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