In his more than 20 years of legal experience, Michael Gangadeen has dealt with numerous personal injury cases to know that compensation is sometimes necessary for the pain and confusion caused. If you or a loved one has had an accident or injury and are looking to protect your legal rights by knowing more about personal injury cases, the following information might provide the answers you need.
Personal injury case
Personal injury cases arise when an individual suffers injury or harm from an accident, and another person (or party) may be legally responsible for the injury. Such a case can be taken through legal proceedings to find the person/entity legally at fault, or as is more common, reach an informal settlement before the filing of the lawsuit.
Formal lawsuits typically start when private individuals (plaintiffs) file a civil “grievance” against a person/entity (defendant) alleging that the latter is legally at fault for causing an accident or injury. In many cases, both sides resolve the matter through informal settlements, which typically takes the form of negotiation.
Statute of limitations
Plaintiffs are limited to the period of time in which they can file a lawsuit, legally known as a statute of limitations. This period begins when a plaintiff discovers the injury or suffers harm. State laws dictate the statute of limitations for various injuries, and these will vary with every state.
Personal injury law has taken on a development path that is unlike other legal areas. Court decisions have largely shaped the course of personal injury development and remain the main source of law in many states.
Michael Gangadeen is an experienced lawyer running a firm in New York City.
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Personal injury cases arise when an individual suffers injury or harm from an accident, and another person (or party) may be legally responsible for the injury. Such a case can be taken through legal proceedings to find the person/entity legally at fault, or as is more common, reach an informal settlement before the filing of the lawsuit.
Formal lawsuits typically start when private individuals (plaintiffs) file a civil “grievance” against a person/entity (defendant) alleging that the latter is legally at fault for causing an accident or injury. In many cases, both sides resolve the matter through informal settlements, which typically takes the form of negotiation.
Statute of limitations
Plaintiffs are limited to the period of time in which they can file a lawsuit, legally known as a statute of limitations. This period begins when a plaintiff discovers the injury or suffers harm. State laws dictate the statute of limitations for various injuries, and these will vary with every state.
Personal injury law has taken on a development path that is unlike other legal areas. Court decisions have largely shaped the course of personal injury development and remain the main source of law in many states.
Michael Gangadeen is an experienced lawyer running a firm in New York City.
