Legal Question in Personal Injury in Georgia
Car Accident
I was in a car accident in June of 2006. A man drunk hit my jeep while I was stopped at a stop light. He tried to stop but was going to fast. After he hit me he fled the scene. With the help of the police we caught him. My problem now is I just went in for a MRI and they think my low back damage could be caused by the accident. Do I still have right to go after the other driver for the medical bills im recieveing now?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Car Accident
You right to assert a personal injury claim should remain intact so long as you haven't signed some form of settlement with the other driver's insurance company waiving your rights. Two important things to keep in mind are 1) only a physician can make the medical determination whether your back injury is likely related to the car accident, and 2) you have only until the 2-year mark to file. It's two years from the date of the accident, or your claim will likely be waived for good.
Re: Car Accident
The statute of limitation for personal injury claims in Georgia is two years. Any suit must be filed in court by the second anniversary of the injury. Proof of causation of injury is the challenge.
Re: Car Accident
You are running out of time; therefore, if you want to explore your options, you should contact an attorney without delay. The attorney will want to see all of the doucments associated with the accident, your medical treatment records and any forms that you did sign for an insurance company.
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