What Makes Injury Legal?
Legal injury is a term used to describe the loss or damage suffered by an individual due to an other person's negligent or illegal actions. It is a part of tort law.
The most obvious harm is a bodily which can include concussions whiplash, and broken bones. These injuries must be treated by medical professionals.
Statute of limitations
The law sets a deadline, called the statute of limitations, within which an injured person can bring a lawsuit. Failing to do so will result in the claim being "time barred" and the party who was injured is not able to receive compensation for their losses. The particulars of the statute of limitations differ from state to state and each kind of case has its own time frame, as well.
The "clock" of the statute of limitations usually starts ticking when the accident or incident which caused the injury occurs. There are a few exceptions to the rule that could extend the time to file a lawsuit. One of these exceptions is known as the discovery rule, which states that the clock for the statute of limitations does not begin until the injury is discovered or could have been discovered. This is usually found in cases involving hidden conditions, such as asbestos exposure or medical malpractice claims.
Another exception applies to minors, who have one year from their 18th birthday when they can initiate litigation, even although the statute of limitations will normally expire before they reach age 19. Then there is the "tolling" provision, which suspends the statute of limitations during certain events or situations such as military service, or involuntary mental health obligations. There is also the extension of the statute of limitations for fraud or willful false representation.
Damages
Damages are the amount of compensation that is paid to the victim of an offense (wrongful act). There are two kinds of damages: compensatory and punitive. Compensation damages compensate plaintiffs for their losses, and are intended to help them recover following an injury, whereas punitive damages punish a defendant for fraud, a devious act that caused harm or gross negligence.
The amount of damage is highly subjective and is based on the particular facts of each case. An experienced personal injury attorney can assist you in determining the totality of your losses. This will improve your chances of obtaining the maximum amount of compensation that you are able to. Your lawyer can call experts to provide evidence of the extent of your suffering or to back up your claim for emotional distress.
To receive the maximum amount of compensation, you need to have thorough documentation of your present and future economic losses. Your attorney will assist you keep a detailed record of all financial losses and expenses incurred as well as the value of your future income loss. Experts are often needed to determine estimates based on the permanent impairment or disability of your injury.
If the defendant does not have sufficient insurance to cover your claims, you may be able to obtain a civil judgement against them. However, this could be very difficult unless the defendant has significant assets or is a corporation with multiple assets.
Statute of Repose
There are some distinctions between statutes of limitation and statutes of repose. Both limit the amount of time a plaintiff is able to file a claim claiming injury however, there are certain similarities. Statutes of limitation are procedural and forward-looking and forward-looking, while statutes of repose are substantive and forward-looking.
In short, a statute of repose is a law that imposes an absolute deadline within which legal actions are barredbut without the same exemptions as a statute of limitation. A statute of repose is often used in cases involving defective construction, products liability suits and medical malpractice claims.
The primary difference is that a statute starts to run after an event, while the statute of limitations generally begins when a plaintiff finds or suffers the loss. This can be a problem in product liability cases for instance, because it could take a long time for a plaintiff to purchase and use a particular product before the company might have been aware of any flaws.
Due to these variations due to these differences, it is imperative that victims of injury consult a personal attorney before the applicable statutes expire. Michael Ksiazek, a partner in Stark & Stark’s Yardley office, focuses on Accident and Injury Law. Contact him now for a free consultation.
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A duty of care is an obligation one owes to others to exercise reasonable care in doing anything that could be predicted to cause harm. If a person fails fulfill a duty of care, and someone is injured because of it, this is deemed to be negligence. There are many situations where a person or company is obligated to provide care to the public, including accountants and doctors preparing tax returns and store owners cleaning snow and ice off the sidewalks to avoid people falling and injuring themselves.
To be able to claim damages in a tort claim you will need to establish that the party that injured you owed you a duty of care, that they violated their duty of care and that their negligence was the primary and most direct cause of your injury. The standard of care is generally established by what other professionals would do in similar situations. For example when a doctor performs surgery on the wrong leg, it could be considered to be a breach of obligation because other surgeons in similar circumstances will likely have read the patient's medical chart correctly.
It is vital to note that the standard of care should not be too high that it imposes an unlimited liability on all parties. In jury trials, as well as in bench trials the balance is examined by both juries and judges.