Following a devastating injury, it’s natural to wonder what will happen next. Depending on the severity of your injury, your entire life could be permanently affected by the injuries you sustain in an accident. It makes sense to wonder whether the person responsible for causing your injuries will cover your costs and compensate you for the suffering their negligence has inflicted on your life.
But, before you decide to move forward with a lawsuit, there are a few personal injury laws you should know. We have outlined the most relevant details below.
One of the most important things you need to know when pursuing a personal injury lawsuit is that there is a time limit for how long you have to file your claim.
This is known as the statute of limitations and in California, you have two years from the date that the accident occurred to file your claim within the civil court system. This is critical, as missing this deadline will result in the dismissal of your lawsuit if you attempt to file at a later date.
Many accident survivors don’t move forward with a personal injury lawsuit because they played a role in contributing to their injuries. A good example could be a motorcyclist who wasn’t wearing a protective helmet when they were struck by a car.
Choosing not to wear a helmet is an example of what’s known as contributory negligence, and in California, comparative negligence laws apply. This means you can still file your lawsuit, but be aware, your award will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
Injury victims will often start to research their legal options once they realize how serious they have fallen into debt due to the accident and/or their injuries. Massive medical expenses, household bills that had to go unpaid, and a lack of income due to an inability to work can trigger the accident survivor to seek financial recovery of their losses.
But, just because financial expenses led you to file a personal injury claim doesn’t mean those losses are all you can recover. Physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost quality of life, damage to your personal relationships, and other non-financial losses may also be recoverable in your injury claim.
No one ever expects to endure catastrophic injuries and wind up in court fighting for financial compensation, but when you have been injured through the fault of another, that party should be ordered to pay. A respected Orange County personal injury lawyer at Dickson Kohan & Bablove LLP could help you file a civil claim and take back control of your life.
Schedule a free claim review at our office by calling us at 1-844-404-2400 or filling out the quick contact form we have provided on our website.
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