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What Makes Injury Legal?
Legal injury is a term used to describe the harm or loss that a person suffers as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another's actions. It is a part of the tort law.
The most obvious injury is a bodily injury, which includes concussions, whiplash, and fractured bones. It is essential to seek medical help for these injuries.
Statute of limitations
The law establishes a deadline, called the statute of limitations within which a person injured can start a lawsuit. If you fail to meet the deadline with the statute of limitations, your claim will be "time-barred" and you won't be able obtain compensation for your losses. The specifics of the statute of limitations vary between states, and each type of case has its own specific time frame as well.
The statute of limitations "clock" typically starts ticking at the point that the accident or incident that resulted in injury occurs. However, there are many exceptions that could prolong the time for filing a lawsuit. The discovery rule is a prime exception. It states that the clock for the statute of limitations doesn't begin until the injury has been identified or should have reasonably been discovered. This is typically found in cases involving hidden circumstances, such as asbestos exposure or certain medical malpractice claims.
A minor may also be granted an extra year to file a lawsuit even although the statute would usually expire before turning 19. There is also the "tolling" provision, which allows the limitations period to be suspended during certain circumstances and events like military service and involuntary mental hospitalization. The statute of limitations can be extended in the event of fraudulent misrepresentation or willful concealment.
Damages
Damages are a form of compensation that is given to the victim after the commission of a wrongdoing or a tort. There are two types of damages - compensatory and punitive. Compensatory damages are meant to compensate plaintiffs for their losses and aim to make them whole again following an injury, whereas punitive damages penalize the defendant for fraud, a malicious act that caused harm, or gross negligence.
The amount of damages you are able to claim is highly subjective, and based on the unique circumstances of each individual case. An experienced personal injury attorney will assist you in documenting the full extent of your losses. This increases your chances of receiving the maximum amount possible. For example your lawyer could employ experts to testify on the extent of your pain and suffering and psychological or psychiatric expert witness to strengthen your emotional distress claim.
In order to receive the maximum amount of compensation, you must record your current and future losses. Your attorney will help you keep a detailed record of your expenses and financial loss incurred as well as the value of your future income loss. This can be quite complicated and often involves formulating estimates based on the severity of your injury and its permanent disability, which requires the assistance of experts.
If the defendant doesn't have sufficient insurance to cover your claims, you could be able pursue a civil judgement against them. This can be difficult if the defendant has a substantial amount of assets or is a company with multiple assets.
Statute of Repose
While statutes of limitations and statutes of repose both limit the amount of time a plaintiff must wait to file a claim for injury There are a few notable differences between the two. Statutes are procedural, forward-looking, and substantive.
In simple terms, a statute of repose is a law that sets the deadline by which legal actions are barred -- without the same exceptions as a statute of limitation. A statute of repose is usually used in lawsuits involving construction defects, products liability suits and medical malpractice claims.
The major difference is that a statute begins to run following an event, whereas a statue of limitations usually begins when the plaintiff notices or suffers losses. This can be a problem in cases involving product liability for instance, since it may take years for the plaintiff to purchase and use a product prior to the company is aware of any defects.
Due to these distinctions, it is important that injured victims consult a personal attorney before the statutes that apply to them expire. Michael Ksiazek, a partner in Stark & Stark’s Yardley office, focuses on Accident & Injury Law. Contact him today for no-cost consultation.
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A duty of care is a duty one owes to others to exercise reasonable caution when performing a task that could be expected to cause harm. When a person fails to meet a duty of diligence and a person is injured because of it, this is considered to be a case of negligence. There are a variety of situations in which a person or company is obligated to provide care to the public, including accountants and doctors preparing tax returns and store owners who clear snow and ice from sidewalks to stop people from falling and hurting themselves.
To be able to claim damages in a case of tort it is necessary to prove that the party who injured you was bound by the duty of care, and that they violated that duty of care and that their negligence was the primary and direct reason for your injury. The norm of care is usually determined by what other doctors would do in similar circumstances. For example when a doctor performs surgery on the wrong leg, it could be considered a breach of obligation because other surgeons in similar circumstances could have read the patient's medical chart correctly.
It is also important to keep in mind that the standard of care must not be so high that it could impose unlimited liability on all parties. In jury trials, and in bench trials, the balance is carefully evaluated by juries as well as judges.