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There are a number of reasons why a person would need to file a personal injury claim. These reasons can stem from a slip and fall accident at the local coffee shop to a child becoming burned on a toy that did not have a warning label. Personal injury cases are heard through the county court offices. The number of cases seen is nowhere near the number of cases that are actually won. There are a lot of requirements when filing a personal injury claim and sometimes these requirements cannot be met, causing the case to be thrown out or dismissed.
In each state there is a certain time frame after a personal injury has occurred that the victim has to file the claim. The deadline for this time frame is the statute of limitations for that state. For example, according to Florida’s personal injury laws, a victim has exactly four years after the incident has occurred to file a claim. Other states have longer or shorter periods of time that they will accept claims. If a victim of a personal injury accident does not file a claim within this statute of limitations, they could risk not receiving restitution.
There are also limits on the amount of money a claim can be made for. For example, some states require anything over the $15,000 limit must be filed within the circuit court instead of the county court. The limit can be higher or lower depending on which state it is. Each state has their own set of personal injury laws that must be adhered to if the accident happens within that state. If someone residing in Oklahoma chooses to visit Florida for vacation and they are involved in an accident and injured, they must file the claim in Florida. This may require them to stay or return for the court hearing.
Being a victim of someone else’s negligence can be a nightmare, especially if it occurs in an area other than the one that you call home. It’s best to research the information needed on personal injury laws if you are unaware of them or you can contact a professional. They can assist you in learning about the laws in the area where your accident happened. They can also assist you in discovering if you have a claim, the proof for that claim, and how to properly file it with the proper courts.