Legal Question in Personal Injury in Pennsylvania
I was rear ended on February 13, 2009 and the 2 year statute of limitations is quickly approaching. The insurance company was provided with all the necessary documentation regarding claim, that is, the accident report, employment and hopsital records. Within the last 3 weeks the agent handling the case claimed that they had not received certain information regarding my employment and some hospital reports. I did some leg work and discovered that the companies had in fact submitted the reports and had been paid by the insurance company. My question, since I now suspect that there is something not quit "kosher" should I now get an attorney to protect and proceed with my claim?
2 Answers from Attorneys
You are correct. In Pennsylvania, there is a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury actions. That is, you have two years to file a complaint or may be barred from doing so. If there has not been a complaint filed as of yet, you should speak to an attorney regarding your situation. Please feel free to contact me directly if you would like to speak about your situation. 724-981-1962/[email protected]
As the previous post mentioned, yes, you should consult an attorney right away. If that statute of limitations lapses, you will be prevented from recovering anything. Aside from the statute of limitations issue, studies show that the amount recovered significantly goes up once an attorney is involved with the case.
If you would like to discuss this further or have would like to retain a lawyer, feel free to give me a call. My office line patches through to my cell, so I can be reached at most times. The initial consult is free.
Justin C. Gearty Jr.
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