If you're involved in a personal injury law case, it's only natural you'd want to build the strongest legal case possible. One aspect of building a case that can easily be overlooked is whether or not legal technicalities are present and, if so, how they might impact the trajectory of your case. 

3 Legal Technicalities That Could Impact a Personal Injury Law Case

1. Missing the Statute of Limitations Deadline

You only have a specific window of time to file a personal injury law case. This window varies by state; in Nebraska, you have four years from the date of the injury to file a legal claim. If you file past the stated deadline, you will most likely have forfeited any rights to compensation, and your case will be closed before it has even begun.

2. Not Following Proper Legal Protocol

If you file a lawsuit but at any point do not follow proper legal protocol, a summary judgment may be awarded against you, and your case could be thrown out. The summary judgment focuses on a technicality—often an administrative error on the part of the plaintiff—ending in a dismissal of the case. This is why it’s vital to hire a personal injury attorney to represent you. An attorney ensures all laws are followed and all processes, procedures, and paperwork are honored and taken care of for you.

3. Failing to File a Notice of Intent

In many states, you need to file a notice of your intention to sue another party. This gives the party you are suing the time to respond, hire their own counsel, and, if necessary, file a countersuit. If you do not file this notice, you risk a summary judgment, potentially resulting in the dismissal of your personal injury lawsuit.

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