i was pushed into a window, received scratchs, finger swollen and possibly sprained, and my arm was hit with his car door as he drove away. police were called, and told them details but didn't go to doctors yet[wanted to just forget it]. i am truly hurt though,[now filled with major back aches and a protruding bone on my shoulder,too] and want to know if there is anything i can now do, rather than let him get away with it scott-free
2007-09-06 18:07:10 · 7 answers · asked by jadonnia314 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Each state will have it's own laws but in many ot is 2 yrs however the sooner you seek medical care the better chance you have of proving that this person's actions caused the injury. If at all [possible get a copy of the police report and go to a dr and to a chiropractor bec Chiros are generally better at understanding the kinds of proof you will need. Witnesses will be helpful too and the sooner you start looking for ppl who saw the incident the better chance you have of finding them.
2007-09-06 18:18:38 · answer #1 · answered by A F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on several factors. The statute of limitations on this type of thing is generally at least 5 years.
2007-09-06 18:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The statute of obstacles varies by jurisdiction. It governs the time wherein the criticism must be filed and served. in the experience that your attorney filed and served the criticism, you have not got any problem with the statute of obstacles.
2016-10-04 03:24:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT GOING TO DOCTORS COULD HAVE HURT YOUR CLAIM--DID YOU FILE WITH INSURANCE COMPANY AGAINST THE PERSON WHO HIT YOU OR DO YOU KNOW YET WHO HIT YOU-IS THIS STILL A HIT AND RUN CASE? STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IS USUALLY 2 YEARS IN A CIVIL MATTER--IF GOING TO COURT FILE A CLAIM AGAINST PERSON AND GET A LAWYER TO HANDLE OR NEGOTIATE CLAIM DO NOT DO THIS ONE YOURSELF. COULD BE SETTLED OUT OF COURT
2007-09-06 18:18:50 · answer #4 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a two year statute that says you have to file within two years. if you file after two years then you will not have case.
----retired texas deputy sheriff----
2007-09-06 21:54:47 · answer #5 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...2 yrs and the criteria is that you have been injured.
2007-09-06 20:14:08 · answer #6 · answered by tcw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the laws of your state.
2007-09-06 18:12:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋