|
|
|
|
Is there a time frame within which a claim must be made?
Typically, a victim of personal injury has a limited
period of time (determined by Statutes of Limitations)
in which to file his or her claim in court, or they are
forever barred from succeeding on their claim and from
recovering. In Massachusetts, this time period is
generally three (3) years from the date of the
accident or incident that resulted in the injury.
In some states the statute of limitations may require
filing of the claim in court in less time, such as
within one (1) years. Further, some types of cases
have notice requirements that may be as short as 30 days.
Although exceptions may exist in certain
instances, each exception is fact-sensitive and
requires the analysis of a qualified attorney to
determine if they are applicable. In addition,
given the complexities of some cases
and the need for a thorough investigation and legal
analysis before it can be determined that a claim should
be filed, waiting until the end of the period in which
one must file a claim could deprive the attorney
sufficient time to complete a review of the case in
a timely fashion. Anyone who suspects they may be a
victim of personal injury should thus
immediately
contact a qualified attorney.
Our law firm, together with the network of other
law firms that we work with, helps victims of
personal injury nationally.
Law Office of Joseph A. Hernandez
675 VFW Parkway #312
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone: (781) 461-9400
Toll Free: (866) 461-9400
Email: jah@hernandezlawoffice.com
Please be sure to include a telephone number where you can be reached.
Thank you for visiting the Law Office of Joseph A.
Hernandez. The material located on our law firm's
web site is intended to be a resource for present
and prospective clients for informational purposes
only and is not intended to be legal advice. This
web site is not an offer to represent you. The act
of sending electronic mail to our firm or to
Attorney Hernandez does not create an attorney-client
relationship and does not obligate the Law Office of
Joseph A. Hernandez or Mr. Hernandez to respond to
your email or to represent you. No attorney-client
relationship will be formed unless you enter into a
signed agreement of representation with the Law
Office of Joseph A. Hernandez. You should not act,
or refrain from acting, based upon any information
at this web site without seeking professional legal
counsel. Under the rules of the Supreme Judicial
Court of Massachusetts and other rules, this
material may be considered advertising. The listing
of areas of practice does not represent official
certification of expertise therein.
|
|
