Don’t let your claim turn into a pumpkin because you should have called a lawyer
The decision to file a lawsuit can be tricky. Generally, a person may only file a lawsuit within a limited time period, known as the statute of limitations. If you wait until the last minute, your claim might change from a lawsuit into a pumpkin on its way to the courthouse.
For the following personal injury claims, the statute of limitations is two years: Negligence, Toxic Tort, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, and Fraud. See 42 Pa. C. S. § 5524. This time limit begins to run on the date the injury occurred.
A lawyer can help you determine whether an exception applies. Exceptions have applied when an injury is not discovered until much later or could not be discovered until more than two years after the act that caused the harm. But in most cases, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years, and you shouldn’t assume it’s longer.
A lawyer can also investigate the claims and explain the likelihood of success before being hurled into protracted litigation.
So talk to a lawyer about your case.
When you retain our law firm:
- We investigate your claim
- We evaluate the case in a holistic manner
- We prepare the most effective complaint possible
- We consider all of the potential claims
- We have time to address any procedural questions
- We make informed decisions that lead you to a successful result.
We believe it is best to retain a lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your claim. Contact a lawyer at the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC at 610-446-3457 for a free consultation.
