How Much Time Do You Have to Settle Your Personal Injury Claim ...

When you have been involved in a car accident, there is a set amount of time within which you must submit your claim to an insurance provider or you lose the opportunity to recover money damages or other relief. The statute of limitations for personal injury accidents in Georgia is two years. This means that you have two years from the time of your accident to bring your claim if you want to recover any damages against the liable party. Should you wait longer than the two year mark, your right to recover will be lost.

Typically, the statute of limitations on your claim will begin to run from the date of your injury, however there are occasionally exceptions. The "Discovery Rule" states that the statute of limitations begins to run once the injured party has realized or should have realized that he has been harmed. In almost all car accidents, any injuries will be immediately apparent. However, occasionally, if an injury develops later that can be tied to the car accident; your statute of limitations may run from that time instead of the date of the accident. Additionally, in certain circumstances, a statute can be stopped from running. This most commonly applies to minor. If a minor injured in an accident before turning 18, the statute of limitations will not begin to run until that minor has reached the age of maturity.

It is in your best interest to pursue your personal injury claim immediately after your accident, or at least as soon as you can once you realize you have been injured. It is also advisable to consider retaining an attorney to help you settle your claim in a timely fashion. The Lariscy Lawfirm has been handling car accident claims for over 20 years, and we would be happy to help you with yours.

Give us a call today to discuss your options, and let us give you a better understanding of the legal system, and how legal representation can help you, or your loved ones.

Source: http://www.athensautoaccidentlawyer.com/2012/07/how-much-time-do-you-have-to-settle-your-personal-injury-claim.shtml

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