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What Makes Injury Legal?
Legal injury is a term used to describe the loss or damage sustained by a person due to an other person's negligent or illegal actions. It falls under the tort law.
The most obvious type of injury is one that is bodily, which includes things like whiplash, concussions, and broken bones. It is crucial to seek medical treatment for these injuries.
Statute of limitations
The law sets a deadline, called the statute of limitations, within which an injured party can make a claim. Failure to comply with this deadline will result in the claim being "time barred" and the injured party will not be able to receive compensation for their losses. The time-limit for claims varies from state to state and also depending on the type of case.
The statute of limitations "clock" generally starts to tick at the point that the accident or incident that resulted in injury occurs. However, there are some exceptions that could prolong the time for filing lawsuits. The discovery rule is an exception. It states that the clock of the statute of limitations will not begin until the injury has been discovered or should have reasonably been discovered. This is often seen in cases involving hidden issues, such as asbestos exposure or medical malpractice claims.
A minor may also be granted an extra year to file a lawsuit even although the statute would usually expire before they turn 19. There is also the "tolling" provision that suspends the statute of limitations during certain circumstances, like military service or involuntary mental health commitments. Finally, there is the statute of limitations extension for willful concealment or fraudulent false representation.
Damages
Damages are compensation that is paid to the victim after an act of wrongdoing or tort. There are two basic types of damages: compensatory and punitive. injury lawyer flint compensate plaintiffs for their losses and aim to restore them after an injury, while punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant for fraud, a devious act that caused harm, or gross negligence.
The amount of damages awarded is dependent and based on the specific facts of each case. A personal injury lawyer with experience can assist you with logging your losses in full. This will increase your odds of obtaining the maximum amount of compensation that you are able to. Your lawyer might call in expert witnesses to describe the extent of your suffering, or to prove your claim for emotional distress.
To get the maximum compensation, you must record your losses now and in the future. Your lawyer will assist in keeping meticulous records of the expenses and financial losses you have incurred, and also in calculating the amount of future lost income. Experts are often needed to estimate the value of your claim based on the permanent impairment or disability resulting from your injury.
If the defendant does not have enough insurance coverage to pay your claims, you may seek a civil judgment against them personally. This can be difficult unless the defendant is a large company or has multiple assets.
Statute of Repose
There are some distinctions between statutes of limitation and statutes of repose. Both limit the time a plaintiff has to bring a claim for injury, but there are also some resemblances. Statutes of limitations are procedural and forward-looking, whereas statutes of repose are substantive and backward-looking.
A statute of repose, in short it's a law that gives a time limit within which legal action is closed - without the exceptions that a statute or limitations have. It is common for a statute of repose to apply to construction defect cases, products liability lawsuits, and medical malpractice claims.
The main difference is that, while a statute of limitations typically is in effect when the plaintiff suffers harm or discovers their loss, a statute of repose typically begins running when an incident triggers it. This is a concern in cases involving product liability for instance, because it could take a long time for a plaintiff to purchase and use a product before the company might have been aware of any flaws.
Due to these differences in the law, it is essential that injury victims consult with a personal attorney before the applicable statutes expire. Michael Ksiazek, a partner at Stark and Stark's Yardley office, concentrates on Accident & Injury Law. Contact him today to arrange a free consultation.
Duty of Care
A duty of care is the obligation that one has to others to use reasonable caution when performing activities which could cause harm. When a person fails to comply with a duty and someone is injured as a result, this is considered to be a case of negligence. A business or individual is bound by an obligation to care for the public in many instances. This includes doctors preparing tax returns, accountants preparing tax returns and store owners removing snow off the sidewalks so that people don't get injury themselves.
To successfully seek damages in a case of tort you will need to show that the person who injured you was bound by a duty of care, and that they breached their duty of care, and that their breach was the sole and primary reason for your injury. The standard of care is generally established by what other medical professionals would do in similar situations. If a doctor performs surgery on the wrong leg this could be considered a breach of duty, since other surgeons would have read the chart correctly under similar circumstances.
It is crucial to remember that the standard of care should not be excessive that it creates no limit on liability for all parties. This balance is vetted by juries in jury trials as well as judges in bench trials.