Because filing a personal injury lawsuit can be a confusing and demanding process, the attorneys at Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo PLLC have answered some of the most common questions surrounding the process:
Personal Injury FAQ
Should I File A Personal Injury Suit?
If you are trying to recover from injuries that you believe someone else is responsible for, you might …show more content…
The first step is determining if the party you believe to be responsible has insurance coverage for your particular incident. For example, a property owner might have liability coverage that kicks in after a slip and fall accident, and most motorists have coverage for bodily harm in the event of a collision.
What Do I Do If The Responsible Party Does Not Have Any Insurance?
Every case is different, and there is no simple solution for collecting damages from someone who does not have any insurance. If the allegedly responsible party does not have any insurance and your injuries were fairly minor, you may want to consider turning to your own insurance company. If the injuries were severe, you should proceed with the lawsuit regardless of the other party’s lack of coverage.
How Long Do I Have To File My Suit?
It is important to remember that you do not have an indefinite amount of time to file a personal injury lawsuit. In the state of New York, the statute of limitations on most personal injury cases ranges from one to three years. An accident attorney will help you determine which statute of limitations applies to your particular