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What Makes Injury Legal?

The term"injury" legal is used to describe the harm or loss an person suffers from another party's negligent actions or wrongful acts. It falls under tort law.

The most obvious kind of injuries is the bodily which includes things such as whiplash, concussions, and broken bones. These injuries should be treated by an experienced medical professional.

Statute of limitations

The law sets an expiration date, known as the statute of limitations, within which an injured person can file an action. Failure to comply with this deadline will result in the claim being "time barred" and the person who was injured will not be able claim compensation for their losses. The particulars of the statute of limitation vary between states, and each type of case has its own specific time frame.

The statute of limitations "clock" generally begins to tick at the time the accident or incident that resulted in injury occurs. However, there are some exceptions that may extend the time to file a lawsuit. The discovery rule is an exception. It states that the statute-of-limits clock does not start until the injury has been identified or should have reasonably been discovered. This is usually found in cases involving hidden conditions, like asbestos exposure or certain medical malpractice claims.

A minor can be granted an additional year to file a lawsuit even when the statute of limitations would typically expire before the age of 19. Then there is the "tolling" provision, which suspends the statute of limitations for certain events or situations like military service or involuntary mental health commitments. There is also the extension of the statute of limitations for willful concealment or deception.

Damages

Damages are the compensation paid to the victim in the aftermath of the commission of a wrongdoing or a tort. There are two types of damages: punitive and compensatory. Compensation damages compensate plaintiffs for their losses and are intended to help them recover after an accident, whereas punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant for fraud, an ill-intentional act that caused harm, or gross negligence.

The amount of damage is highly subjective, and based on the unique circumstances of each individual case. An experienced personal injury attorney can assist you in documenting the complete extent of your losses. This increases your odds of obtaining the highest amount possible. For example the lawyer might use experts to testify on the severity of your suffering and pain as well as a psychologist or psychiatrist expert witness to strengthen your claim for emotional distress.

In order to receive the maximum amount of compensation, you must carefully record your current and future losses. Your attorney will help you keep detailed records of financial losses and expenses incurred in addition to the value of your future income loss. This can be a bit complicated and often involves making estimates based on your injury's permanent impairment or disability that requires the help of experts.

If the defendant does not have sufficient insurance to cover your claims, you might be able to seek a civil judgment against them. This isn't always easy unless the defendant is a major corporation or has multiple assets.

Statute of Repose

There are some distinctions between statutes of limitation and statutes of repose. Both limit the amount of time the plaintiff has to bring a claim for injury, but there are also some commonalities. Statutes are procedural, forward-looking, and substantive.

A statute of repose, also known as a statute it's a law that establishes a time frame after which legal action is prohibited - with the same exceptions as a statute or limitations. It's common for a statute of repose to be applied to construction defect cases, product liability lawsuits, and medical malpractice claims.

The main difference is that a statute begins to run following an event, while the statute of limitations typically begins when the plaintiff is aware of or suffers the loss. This can be a challenge in product liability cases. It could take several years before a plaintiff purchases and uses a product, and the company becomes aware of any flaws.

Because of these differences and the fact that there are a variety of different laws, it is important for injured victims to speak with a personal injury attorney near them before the applicable statutes of limitation and repose statutes expire. Michael Ksiazek, a partner in Stark &Stark's Yardley office, focuses on Accident & Injury Law. Contact him today to arrange an initial consultation for no cost.

Duty of Care

A duty of care is the obligation one has to others to exercise reasonable caution when doing something which could cause harm. It is typically regarded as negligent when a person fails to perform their duty of care and someone gets injured as a result. A company or person has an obligation to care for the public in various situations. This includes doctors preparing tax returns, accountants who prepare tax returns, and store owners clearing snow from sidewalks to ensure people don't fall and harm themselves.


To successfully claim injury attorney bend in a tort lawsuit you must establish that the party that injured you had an obligation of care, that they breached that duty of care, and that their negligence was the sole and primary cause of your injury. The standard of care is usually determined by what other doctors do in similar situations. For instance the case where a physician performs surgery on the wrong leg, it could be considered a breach in duty because other surgeons under the same circumstances would likely examine the patient's chart in a correct manner.

It is also important to keep in mind that the standard of care cannot be high enough to impose unlimited liability on all parties. This is a balance that is carefully reviewed by juries in jury trials and judges in bench trials.

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