DEADLINE FOR FILING A CLAIM

If you suffer a personal injury, you must file your lawsuit before the applicable deadline, known as the "statute of limitations," passes or your claim will be forever barred.  It is therefore of the utmost importance that if you have suffered a personal injury and you believe someone else is responsible for causing that injury, that you immediately consult with an attorney.

The specific time limitation will depend on the type of injury and the circumstances.  As a general rule, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed within two years of the date the injury occurred.  However, under some circumstances, you must take action in less than a year.  For example, if you believe a governmental entity is responsible for causing your injury, you must file a claim within six months of the injury.  Similarly, there are other and shortened time limitations if you need to sue a doctor for medical malpractice.

To further compound the problem, if you wait until near the end of the period to file a claim or lawsuit, your attorney may not have enough time left before the deadline to help you.

The point is, if you have suffered a personal injury, it is essential that you immediately consult with an attorney.

Should you require assistance with a Personal Injury Claim, please contact us for an immediate free evaluation of your situation.  We have dealt with many of these cases and can be an invaluable resource for information and more importantly assistance.