When you have suffered a personal injury, it's important not to delay taking action. The statute of limitations places time restrictions on your case. You could lose your legal rights if you wait too long to contact an experienced law firm such as Metzger Wickersham.
In Pennsylvania, typically adults have up to two years from the time of the incident to pursue personal injury litigation, including wrongful death, product liability and medical malpractice lawsuits. The legal term is statute of limitation, which is the maximum time period after certain incidents such as a wrongful death that legal proceedings may be initiated. Over time, evidence is lost, memories fade and people want to get on with their lives. This is one of the reasons states have statute of limitations.
The statute of limitation law distinguishes between adults and children. If a parent fails to make a claim after a child is injured, perhaps hoping the child's injury may improve, Pennsylvania law generally preserves the rights of children to make claims until the age of 20 for any injury that occurred before the age of 18.
It's wise to contact experienced attorneys like the ones at Metzger Wickersham if you or your child has been injured. Even though legal proceedings can begin later with children, a delay could adversely affect the outcome of your child's case. Call or email us today.
You should contact a personal injury lawyer with our firm to discuss the specific statute of limitations that applies to your claim. The above statements are general in nature and may or may not apply to your particular case.
If you have suffered an injury in Pennsylvania, Metzger Wickersham is ready to represent you and provide the personal attention you deserve. Contact our firm today. We can discuss how the specific statute of limitations applies to your claim.
Remember, you don't pay us unless you win. Call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 (1-800-946-9461) for your free personal injury consultation today.
