When you are injured in an accident that wasn't your fault it can be extremely frustrating and feel very unfair. If you believe the accident was caused by the fault of somebody else then you may be entitled to claim compensation for any personal injury you may have suffered or any loss of earnings you have had due to the accident. It is important to remember that there are time limits imposed on claims though. The quicker you begin proceedings the more likely it is that your case will be successful.
Generally speaking you have up to three years to claim following the accident. It is important that you get legal advice promptly as some claims can take a while to be completed.
The most common personal injury claim is for negligence, for this type of claim it is essential that you begin proceedings within 3 years of the accident happening. Court proceedings must begin within the three years after you suffered the injury in order for your claim to be valid.
For certain cases the court has the power to extend the length of the time you can claim, this is usually only for exceptional circumstances though and is therefore rare.
If you are contemplating making a personal injury claim then a solicitor or personal injury claims specialist will be able to advise you on any time limits that may affect your claim. An experienced solicitor will be able to act accordingly with the time limit you have.
As with all legal issues the important thing is to act quickly so that your case can be fully explored and it is easier to trace people and get witness statements if necessary. It can take time to fulfil all of the required information needed in a personal injury case so acting quickly is bound to benefit your claim.
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