Tuesday, 11 September 2018

Understanding Limitations on Personal Injury Claims


Most people know that there is a 2-year basic limitation period to file for a personal injury claim. This rule encompasses all sorts of accidents like vehicular accidents, pedestrian accidents, cycling accidents and slip and fall accidents. It starts during the date when the person acquired the right to file for a claim, which is usually the date of the accident.

What most people don’t know is that there are some cases where the basic limitation period might not be applicable. If you have been injured due to municipality negligence, for instance, you will only be given two months to notify your municipality. Otherwise, you will lose the right to file for a claim. Injuries sustained due to municipality negligence can include slip and falls caused by damaged sidewalks and getting in an accident with a vehicle owned or used by the city.

If you are involved in an accident that lead to personal injuries, it’s important to get the help of a Lawyer in Prince George. A lawyer in Prince George can prevent you from missing limitation dates. If there are limitations to how long you can file for a claim, but you are not aware of it, you could miss the ability to file for a claim. You might not be able to seek compensation that way.

If you are unsure how long the limitation period is for the accident you experienced, you would want to contact a law firm experienced in personal injury cases such as DB Law. 

For more details about Legal Services in Prince George please visit our website: dbylaw.com

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