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Do I Have a Case for Personal Injury? How Do I Find Out?
If you have been harmed as a result of the carelessness or wrongful behaviour of another person or entity, you may be entitled to sue for monetary compensation for your losses. The causes of a personal injury lawsuit range from car accidents to motorcycle accidents to falls to sexual abuse to workplace injuries to defective products to medical malpractice to legal malpractice to incompetence in nursing facilities to defective products to medical malpractice. As soon as you can after being injured, speak with an attorney to see if you have a case.
What Is the Time Limit for Making a Personal Injury Claim or Bringing a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
If you were injured as a result of someone else’s carelessness, you have two years under the law to file a personal injury lawsuit. The amount of time you have to file a lawsuit, on the other hand, is determined by the specifics of your claim. There are also notice requirements for some claims, which must be met before a lawsuit can be filed. In order to avoid having your case barred by the passage of time, you should consult with an attorney as soon as possible after your injury.
Do I Have a Case for Personal Injury That Will Continue Forever?
This depends on numerous criteria, such as how long you need to be treated for your injuries, whether the responsible party argues how or whether it caused your injuries, and the responsible party’s and his or her insurance company objectively analyse your case. A case typically goes to trial two years after it is filed in court if no settlement is reached. This can work in your favor. For instance, with construction accidents in Boston, you might need some extra time to get information about insurance policies or what is happening at work sites on a regular basis.
In A Personal Injury Case, What Kind of Damages Am I Entitled to Seek?
It’s possible to sue for economic and noneconomic damages. Compensation for past and future out-of-pocket costs is included in economic damages. Medical expenses reimbursed, lost pay, and a reduction in earning ability are examples of these damages. Compensation for the impact of your injuries on your life now and in the future is provided by noneconomic damages (also known as non-monetary compensation). For example, you may be entitled to damages for your pain and suffering, future incapacity, and enjoyment of daily activities that you have missed out on because of the accident.
How Much Time Do I Need to Devote to This?
You’ll spend very little time involved in a personal injury lawsuit until it goes to trial. The first visit with the office to discuss your claim usually lasts around an hour. In person or phone follow-up visits to review your medical progress and keep you updated on your situation normally take less time and can be undertaken. If a lawsuit is brought against you, you will almost probably be required to come to our office to review and sign certain court paperwork. A deposition, physical examination, and pretrial conference may also be required of you if you lose your case. You may also be compelled to answer questions under oath in court.