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What Makes Injury Legal?

Legal injury is a term used to describe the loss or harm sustained by a person as a result of an individual's negligent or unlawful actions. It falls under the tort law.

The most obvious type of injury is a bodily one which includes things such as concussion, whiplash and broken bones. These injuries must be treated by an expert medical professional.

Statute of Limitations

The law establishes an amount of time, referred to as the statute of limitations in which an injured party can file an action. In the event of a delay, it will result in the claim being "time barred" and the person who was injured is not able to claim compensation for their losses. The time limit for a claim varies from state to state, and also depending on the type of claim.

The statute of limitations "clock" generally starts to tick at the time the accident or incident that caused injury lawsuit occurs. However, there are many exceptions that may extend the time for filing an action. The discovery rule is one such exception. It states that the clock for the statute of limitations does not start until the injury has been discovered or should have reasonably been discovered. This is typically seen in situations where the cause is hidden, such as asbestos or certain medical malpractice claims.

Another exception is for minors, who have a year following their 18th birthday when they can initiate lawsuits, even while the statute of limitation would normally run before they reach age 19. There is also the "tolling" provision, which suspends the statute of limitation during certain events or circumstances such as military service or involuntary mental health commitments. Finally, there is the extension of the statute of limitations for willful concealment or deception.

Damages

Damages are the compensation paid to the victim of the tort (wrongful act). There are two kinds of damages: punitive and compensatory. Compensation damages are designed to compensate the plaintiffs and restore them to their fullness after an injury. Punitive damages are meant to penalize defendants who committed fraud, malicious acts that caused harm, or gross negligence.

The amount of damages is highly subjective and is based on each case's unique facts. A seasoned personal injury lawyer can help you document the full extent of your losses. This will increase your chances of obtaining the largest amount possible. Your lawyer can call experts to provide evidence of the extent of your pain and suffering, or to prove your claim for emotional distress.

To get the maximum amount of compensation, you must have careful documentation of your present and future economic losses. Your attorney will help you keep a detailed record of all expenses and financial loss incurred as well as the amount of your future lost income. This can be difficult and often requires making estimates based on the permanent impairment caused by your injury or disability and requires the assistance of experts.

If the defendant's insurance coverage is inadequate, insurance coverage to pay your claims, you are able to seek a civil judgment against them personally. This can be difficult unless the defendant is a major corporation or has multiple assets.

Statute of Repose

While statutes of limitations and statutes of repose both restrict the time that a plaintiff has to file a claim for injury However, there are some important distinctions between the two. Statutes of limitation are procedural and forward-looking statutes of repose are substantive and retro-looking.

In simple terms an esoteric sense, a statute or repose is a law which sets an exact deadline for when legal actions are barredwithout the same exceptions as a statute of limitations. A statute of repose is typically used in product liability suits and medical malpractice claims.

The primary difference is that a statute begins to run after an event, whereas the statute of limitations typically begins when the plaintiff notices or suffers a loss. This could be a problem in cases involving product liability for instance, since it may take years for the plaintiff to purchase and use a particular product before the company is aware of any flaws.

Due to these distinctions due to these differences, it is imperative that injured victims consult an attorney before the statutes that apply to them expire. Michael Ksiazek, a partner in Stark &Stark's Yardley office, focuses on Accident and Injury Law. Contact him for a no-obligation consultation.

Duty of Care

A duty of care is the obligation that one owes to others to use reasonable caution when doing something that could lead to harm. When a person fails to perform a duty of care, and someone is injured because of it, this is considered negligence. There are a myriad of circumstances where a person company is bound by a duty of care to the public, such as accountants and doctors preparing tax returns and store owners removing snow and ice off the sidewalks to prevent people from falling and causing injury to themselves.

In order to successfully claim damages in a case of tort it is necessary to show that the person who injured you was bound by an obligation of care, and that they violated their duty of care and that their negligence was the primary and direct cause of your injury. The standard of care is usually determined by what other experts would do in similar situations. For example when a doctor injury lawyer performs surgery on the wrong leg, it could be considered to be a breach of duty since other surgeons operating in similar circumstances will likely examine the patient's chart in a correct manner.

It is vital to note, too, that the standard of care must not be enough to impose an unlimited liability on all parties. It is a balance which is carefully scrutinized by juries in jury trials and judges in bench trials.