Personal Injury Lawsuit FAQ's

Every personal injury situation brings forth many questions from the victim. As a result, you'll find a few examples of personal injury lawsuit FAQ's below. Chances are that not all of your questions will be answered, and even if your specific question appears on this page, you still need to contact an attorney immediately to make sure that your rights are properly protected.

Who do I sue if I've been injured?

If you've been injured, there are any number of parties that could or should be included as defendants, depending on the situation. Generally speaking, the individual actor is almost always a defendant, but others could also be included. For instance, you may need to include the defendant's insurance company, his or her employer in certain situations, and even the defendant's family or friends if those parties were present and could have prevented the injury from occurring.

How much time do I have to file a personal injury claim?

This question deals with the statute of limitations. In general, a "time limit" is placed on your ability to file an injury claim, and several highly-technical variables come into play when answering this question. For instance, states differ on the length of time available, and different types of injuries could carry different time limits based upon when you did or you should've discovered the injury.

How much will I have to pay my personal injury attorney?

Fee arrangements and retainers vary from attorney to attorney in terms of their specifics, but one thing you can generally count on is that your initial consultation will be free of charge. During that free initial consultation, any fees involved will be fully explained, and in certain situations, your attorney will represent you on a contingency basis, meaning that the only fees you pay will be deducted from your recovery.

How long will my personal injury case take to be resolved?

This is a question that doesn't contain a hard-and-fast answer. Your attorney will work hard to make sure that your case is resolved as quickly as possible, but it will generally only be resolved quickly if the defendants are willing to settle your case for an equitable amount. If the defendant refuses to settle, your attorney may recommend that you go to trial, which will elongate the process dramatically. However, if that's the best solution for your case, your attorney will explain it to you.

Overall, your personal injury situation needs an experienced guiding hand. That guidance will be supplied by an attorney, so don't waste time and risk losing your right to bring a claim - contact a personal injury attorney today.