Washington Personal Injury Lawyers
Deadline for Filing a Claim
A lawsuit must be filed before the applicable deadline (known as the "statute of limitations") passes if you suffer a personal injury, or your claim will be forever barred. It is therefore vitally important that you immediately consult with an attorney if you have suffered a personal injury and you believe someone else is responsible for causing that injury.
The specific time limitation will depend on the type of injury and the circumstances. In general, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed within three years of the date the injury occurred. But under some circumstances, action must be taken in less time. For example, if you believe a governmental entity is responsible for causing your injury, you must file a claim within two years of the injury. There are other time limitations if you need to sue a doctor for medical malpractice.
Compounding the problem further, if you wait until near the end of the period to file a claim or lawsuit, it is possible that your Washington personal injury attorney may not have enough time left before the deadline to help you.
The point is, it is critically important to consult an attorney immediately if you have suffered a personal injury.
Should you require assistance with a Washington Personal Injury Claim, please contact the Seattle personal injury attorneys at Bernard Law Group, at 800-418-8282 for an immediate free evaluation of your situation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and will return all calls or emailed forms within 24 hours.
