The defendant, in most every case, will point out that the personal injury lawsuit was filed after the one year statute of limitations window has expired. A year has a way of passing by quickly, especially when you have been hospitalized or injured – it’s important to act with a sense of urgency after your injury in hopes of achieving the desired outcome for your case.
As soon as possible is the phrase that best describes the level of urgency victims should act with following the accident or event that led to their injuries. The first step once you are able to, is to contact a local attorney who specializes in representing clients who have personal injury cases.