subject: California Third Party Lawyer Straight Talk: Third Party Statute Of Limitations [print this page] California Third Party Lawyer Straight Talk
California Third Party Lawyer Straight Talk is a series of articles where we give you an insiders view of California Third Party work injury law by a California Third Party Lawyer. We lift up the hood, so to speak, to let you see how third party work injury cases really work. Straight old fashioned unvarnished, unsweetned truth.
Important Information: Statute of Limitations
The "Statute of Limitations" (SOL) is a law that sets a strict time limit on when your legal claim or action may be commenced. (Read: filed in Court). After the SOL has expired your legal action (i.e. your lawsuit) is forever barred. There are few exceptions. Very, very few.
In California, the Statute of Limitations for most type of personal injury cases is two (2) years from the date of the incident. There are some exceptions to this rule - but you should never, ever depend on one of the exceptions.
You May Get A Do-Over
On the other hand, if you have missed the statute of limitations with your case - meaning it is longer than two years past when your injury occurred and a lawsuit hasn't been filed - you may still be able to bring a lawsuit under very limited circumstances. Don't depend on this - - call a California Third Party Lawyer today.
Don't Wait Until The Last Minute To Get A Lawyer
Don't wait. If you have a serious injury, call a lawyer today. Not any lawyer - you need a lawyer that specializes in California third party work injury cases. Trouble is, there are very few truly good and experienced third party work injury lawyers in California. Make sure the California third party work injury lawyer you hire has a history of winning third party work injury cases.
How To Hire The Right California Third Party Work Injury Lawyer
Here are a few tips on finding and hiring the right California Third Party Work Injury Lawyer for your case. Check Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers are chosen by their peers. It is a good sign if they have been awarded Super Lawyer. Check their AVVO rating. AVVO has a set of guidelines for their attorney ratings. Finally, has the lawyer been affiliated with Trial Lawyer or Consumer Lawyer organizations? Generally, the very best trial lawyers in California have been involved with the Trial Lawyers and/or the Consumer Lawyers.
Disclaimer
This article is not legal advice. I am simplistic in order to achieve clarity. Your situation or circumstances may differ from those described in this article. Whenever you go to court and ask for money your credibility is always at issue. Always tell the truth.
