Under the law, any individual is allowed a certain amount of time to bring a lawsuit to court. This is evident in both criminal and tort law. Just as the government cannot charge you with a crime after a predetermined time limit, another individual or insurance company must act in a timely manner to bring a lawsuit against you in a civil case. Although this time period varies from state to state, a general rule is that you must bring a lawsuit within 2 years of the accident or forever hold your peace. You can identify your state’s statute of limitations by going to your state bar’s website. If you don’t know where to find that information and would like us to help determine your state’s statute of limitations, send an e-mail and we’ll try to help you figure it out. If you were injured in an accident less than two years ago, in all likelihood you should still be able to sue for damages as long as you have a decent history of medical care and have not already tried to sue. The Car Accident Claim Center deals with issues of statues every single day and can provide reviews for you at no charge.
When someone hits another from behind, he or she is nearly always at fault in a car accident. Although it seems that a hit from behind might result in a less severe injury, in actuality most car related injuries are caused by this type of accident. Whiplash is a common injury from a rear end collision and is not always noticed at the scene of an accident. Often the extent of these injuries do not show up until well after the initial crash and are only fully realized after many physical therapy sessions. If you have been hit by another driver from behind, it is very important to make sure you have legal representation as soon as possible because the medical bills associated with whiplash can often add up to thousands of dollars in a very short period of time.