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If you’ve recently been hurt, your priority is to seek treatment and look after yourself. But when you’re ready, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim. If successful, a good settlement would compensate for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and any diminished quality of life. However, if you delay too long, you could forfeit your opportunity. To give you a sense about how best to navigate the timeline for filing, below is a brief outline of factors to consider and steps to take.

Understand Your Injuries

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If you’re involved in an accident, you should take some time to understand the extent of your injuries. Once you have an idea of your medical expenses and the impact the damages have on your life, contact your insurance company to report the incident and see if it’s covered.

Begin the Claims Process

The first step you should take following an accident is to gather the contact information of any witnesses. If other people were involved in the incident, take notes about your conversation with them to confirm your timeline. Next, start documenting your medical expenses: Provide evidence that indicates who was responsible for the accident, what damage it caused, and how much it cost, including lost wages and medical bills. Finally, inform the person involved that you are filing a personal injury claim.

File Suit

To be compensated for your injuries, you need to file in a timely manner which depends on your state’s statute of limitations for your type of claim. In general, the sooner you start the process, the easier and faster it will be. Keep in mind that if you’re filing a claim against the government or one of their agencies or employees, you have a strict timeframe you need to follow. Depending on your case and the state you live in, you have 30 days to one year to act and recover compensation.

Receiving compensation for your personal injury claim can feel like a complicated and overwhelming process. For any civil case, work with an attorney to navigate the laws in your state and receive the compensation you deserve.

 

Since 1976, PoindexterHill, P.C., in Waynesboro, VA, has put clients first. This widely respected firm is known for its professional staff, expertise, and range of representation in criminal and civil cases. For more information about personal injury claims or to schedule a consultation, call (540) 943-1118 today, or visit their website for more information about this practice area.

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