At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we deal with a variety of personal injury cases, but slip and fall injuries are among the most frequent ones. We must be conversant with both the more common legal concerns and some of the more unique ones as seasoned attorneys in this area. For instance, the statute of limitations, which is not always the same, may prevent someone from being able to submit their complaint if they wait too long to do so.
You may be able to file a personal injury claim if you were hurt after tripping or falling on someone else’s or a business’s property. Contacting the Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at (909-982-0707) is the best method to be certain. We are here to start with a free consultation so that we can explain your alternatives to you.
The gist of the slip and fall accident statute of limitations
A statute of limitations, in general, refers to the deadline beyond which a plaintiff is barred from pursuing a legal claim. Even if there is sufficient evidence and the aggrieved party waits too long, the court may dismiss the action for lack of promptness, even if it has merit. This is just one of the reasons you should speak with a personal injury lawyer as soon as you can following the accident.
The intricacies of California’s case-specific statute of limitations
You typically have two years under California law to launch a lawsuit in a slip and fall case. You would only have six months to file a motion notifying the court that you intend to pursue a case, for instance, if a government agency was at blame. Another exemption is when the injury was not discovered until after the statute of limitations had expired, as in the instance of asbestos exposure where the victim was unaware of the hazard. The statute of limitations might be extended by these exceptions.
Although your lawsuit is probably going to be resolved, you still need to hire a lawyer
The vast majority of legitimate slip and fall cases will be resolved by settlement rather than going to court or a jury. However, you still require legal representation. Even if the at-fault party’s insurance company has proposed a settlement, keep in mind that it probably is not the best one. They can be trying to prevent you from realizing that your case is worth much more by providing you with a quick fix.
We advise you to at least contact for a free legal consultation before you settle or choose to proceed without taking legal action. Call 909-982-0707 to speak with Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas about this.
