The Clock is Ticking

Most cases which can be brought in court have a time constraint on when they can be filed or pursued. This time limit is referred to as the statute of limitations. This time limt can vary from state to state and from tort to other causes of actions. A tort is defined as a " wrongful act, not including a breach of contract or trust, that results in injury to another's person, property, reputation, or the like, and for which the injured party is entitled to compensation." Most car accident or other personal injury cases must be filed within one to two years of the injury suffered. While there are exceptions, it is vital to contact a lawyer as soon as possible following an injury so that he or she can determine when your time limit expires and start the claims process-the sooner the better. Again, with a few exceptions, once your time limit expires, you are forever barred from pursuing your claim. Contact a Virginiapersonalinjurylawyer immediately!