How long do i have to sue for car accident

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Q. I just got in to a car accident what is my first step?

see a family physician right away..

Huey

Q. Is an accident in a parking lot no fault?

Parking lot accidents are no fault and you don`t lose points. Your insurance is usually not affected because charges are not laid.

Jose

Q. How much should i get back if i got into a car accident?

how much should i get back for my accident? i have pain in my back

Q. How long to sue after car accident?
i was hit form behind while sitting at a red light by a truck and totaled my car. i got a concussion and have been suffering form headaches since.. this was avout 2 yrs ago do i still have a case? this is in ny. also where do i find the accident and injury report..

It's a bit of a guess because I don't know much about American law, only that it differs from where I am. Did the police attend the scene of the accident? - It's fairly safe to assume that police and government services world-wide keep records and reports indefinitely. I had an accident few months ago and was able to get a copy of the report once they were done with it through phoning our local helpline. You shouldn't really need to do this yourself though. I'd go see a solicitor/lawyer and see what they say. I would imagine there is no time limit on claiming some kind of compensation as long as you can prove that the headaches/symptoms now are linked. Doctors notes/prescriptions etc. over the last 2 years would probably be harder to get copies of. Good luck, if you decide to persue it.

Q. How long can i sue after a car accident?
i was in a car accident 8 months ago i thought i fine but i am still having trouble with headaches and my hip. i think it may be from the accident... can i still sue since it's been so long. i live in the state of pa. what is an estimate of time i have?? also ...i was a passenger and pregnant and my 3 year old was also in the back seat

Typically, the statute of limitations in negligence suits is 2 or 3 years.

Q. Can you sue someone 2 years after a car accident?
my friend got in a car accident a long time ago two years later she is being sued?

Most states' statute of limitations on lawsuits for these sorts of things is one or two years. Since your friend is being sued two years later, I'd bet that your state's statute of limitations is two years. With that being said, your friend DOES NOT need to contact an attorney. Your friend needs to CONTACT HER INSURANCE COMPANY. Part of having auto insurance means THE INSURANCE COMPANY PAYS FOR THE LAWYER. Your friend needs to IMMEDIATELY contact her insurance company, and they will take care of it from there. But there is a time limit on how long she has to answer the complaint - if the complaint doesn't get answered, a default judgment will be taken out against her. So she needs to contact her insurance company NOW.

Q. How long do i have to sue from a car accident that resulted in no body injury?
10 months ago i drove over a long pipe that fell from an oil company's truck on the interstate. i didn't see it because there was a curve on the interstate and i didn't want to change lanes & hit someone. in my car was me pregnant, an elderly, and my 10 month old, but no one was injured. i have an appraisal for $3200 and $800 additional for extra areas that they miss. the company allows only $3200 that they will pay directly to the car dealer. i don't want to accept the offer that is less than total and considering taking a lawsuit. this occurred in the state of la. question is how long do i have to sue (i think one year)? is it one year for start of asking for suit or closing of case? second, do i have a chance considering their company didn't secure their equipment properly? third, if i sue, can i do it in an amount more than appraised? i know it's been a while, but i disapprove of their actions.

If it is one year in your state, you have to file the lawsuit by then, it doesn't have to be "closed" by then. You should file as soon as possible. You have a chance if you can prove that it was their pipe, that they didn't secure it properly and that you were damaged by the pipe. You cannot sue for more than your actual damages. Since no one was injured, you are suing only for the damages to the car. You may be able to sue in small claims for the $4000, depending on the limit in your state. If you can't sue for the full $4,000 in small claims, you are probably better off to take the $3200, as filing in a higher court is more complicated and you may need a lawyer to help figure it out.

Q. How long do you have to sue for a car accident?

Statutes of limitation differ by jurisdiction. Typically, for a negligence action, the statute is 2 or 3 years.

Q. When is it a good idea to sue in car accident when it is not your fault?
i live in ca. my car was hit by sombody who ran a red light and was supposed to be wearing corrective lenses. my car is totaled and i just bought it less than a month ago. when i bought it i had my old car to trade in but i no longer have that leverage. my husband and i both missed a day of work. we have to keep taking phone calls and i'm completly disrupted by the whole thing. my husband was the driver and he isn't hurt but he is going to get checked by a doctor just to be sure. i am not sure if we should sue or not, but i feel like we need to be compensated. also, we were supposed to go on a road trip in a few days with our new car (hybrid highlander) and now we are going to have to pay extra money to get a rental car that is comprable, plus we can't get a hybrid rental so our gas cost will be more!

I can't see a reason for you to sue at this time. If the other party's insurance company doesn't deal fairly with you, then you might want to sue, but definitely not yet. Unfortunately having to deal with life's troubles isn't necessarily justification for a law suit. As the injured (not-at-fault) party, you are entitled to repair of, or replacement of (Blue-Book value), your vehicle and the cost of a rental car while you are out the use of your vehicle (if it is being repaired), or until the company makes you a reasonable offer to settle the property damage portion. You can also demand damages for his loss of work, medical and pain and suffering (which he is also entitled to - you are not). If the company is paying for the vehicle replacement, that's the bulk of your damages from what you've said. Demand that the insurance company also pay you for the rental car expense, his lost wages, & double his medical costs incurred (for actual medical & P&S) in order to settle. Most likely they will settle with you for that & they will be glad no attorney is involved. Be thankful that your husband wasn't hurt & give him a big hug & tell him so.

Q. To sue or not to sue; car accident attorney question?
ok, question. let's say someone was involved in a car accident, the other driver was intoxicated and 100% at fault. the negligent driver died, the not-at-fault driver suffered injuries and a totalled vehicle. now, the negligent driver's insurance company accepts responsibility for the accident and offers to not only pay on the vehicle, but to pay the entire loan off (did not have gap insurance). a month goes by, no payoff is sent. the not-at-fault driver has an attorney, by the way. so now, here's the question. at this point, would filing suit slow the entire process down? the insurance company has stated in writing that they will pay off the vehicle. but how long will this take? seems to be a really slow adjuster or something. with the evidence, there's no way this will go to court. witnesses, drunk driver, injured victim, etc. no way. but will filing litigation speed things up or slow things down?

If the not-at-fault driver has an attorney, the decision to file suit would be between attorney and client. In my opinion, a suit would slow things down. Quicker to call the adjuster's supervisor and nicely ask for an explanation of the delay.

Q. How long does it take to get my check from the insurance company after a car accident?i was injured and im sue
im sueing

If you're suing, it will take much longer. In a regular claim, it takes anywhere from a week to a couple months. A lawsuit can take years. It depends on whether or not the defendent chooses to contest it. A court date is set. Then you have a deposition. Then it's a lot of stuff that your lawyer handles with offers and counteroffers. It's cheaper for everyone involved if it's settled before it goes to trial, but if it does, it could be a very long time before it's settled. Lawsuits also raise liability insurance premiums for everyone. That's what insurance is. Everyone pays into an insurance company, which invests the money, and that money is used to pay claims. The more money going out, the more the company charges for premiums. Unless the company is giving you a hard time and not paying like they should (it has been known to happen), just work out the claim between your insurance company and theirs.

Q. How long do i have to sue someone who as at fault in the car accident i was involved in in the state of va?
thanks

Personal Injury: 2 years. Fraud: 2 years. Libel / Slander / Defamation: 2 years. Injury to Personal Property: 5 years. Product Liability: 2 years. Contracts: Written, 5 years; Oral, 3 years.

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