What is a Statute of Limitations?
A Statute of Limitations is a law that dictates the timeframe in which a legal action must be pursued. As described by Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute, a statute of limitations is a law that “bars claims after a certain period of time passes after an injury.” After the time period dictated by a statute of limitations has passed, and no legal action has been taken following an injury or offense, no future legal action can be pursued.
The length of a statute of limitations varies by jurisdiction and claim. In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations is two years for personal injury cases, unless the injury happened to someone who was then a minor. In that case, they would have up to two years after their 18th birthday to file a claim. The beginning of the time period in a statute of limitations in a personal injury case typically begins at the discovery of the injury. When the specified time period has passed, cases are almost always dismissed.
Statutes of limitations are meant to encourage timely action by plaintiffs. This keeps potential evidence reliable, and protects defendants from being subjected to unfair proceedings. Statutes of limitations are relevant for both civil and criminal law.
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Hazleton Premises Liability Lawyer
If you’ve been injured at someone else’s home or a place of business in Hazleton, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Property owners have a responsibility to keep their properties free from hazards. But if you suffer an injury on someone else’s property caused by hazardous conditions, the homeowner, landlord, or proprietor may be held accountable. Not sure if you have a case? Contact a Hazleton premises liability lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys for a free consultation to get the answers you need.
The premises liability lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys work diligently on behalf of our clients in the Hazleton area to investigate and document the negligence of a property owner and seek maximum compensation for the injured. Our board-certified attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for slip and fall, dog bite, […]
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How to find out if your used car has been recalled
It will now be easier for used cars buyers to find out if the car they are purchasing has been involved in a recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new web tool where you can enter a vehicle’s VIN number to view recalls. You can find it at www.safercar.gov/vinlookup. The site will also show you if the recall work has been completed or not on that particular vehicle. The accuracy of the tool is reliant on receiving regularly updated information from the automakers.
Every year, millions of vehicles are recalled due to safety defects. USA Today reported that 1 in 4 recalled cars never get the recommended recall work done, which could mean potential safety hazards for future car owners. CarFax, an online service that tracks vehicles histories, estimates there are more than 36 million vehicles on U.S. […]
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Workers’ Compensation Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Workers’ Compensation Questions
Q: I’ve Been in an Accident at Work. What’s the First Thing I Should Do?
A: Right after a job-related accident, no matter how minor it may seem, you should immediately report your injury to your supervisor and make sure that a written record is made. Once you report the injury, seek medical assistance as soon as possible to learn how severe the injury is and get treatment. Both these two steps are crucial for your claim. If you fail to report the accident to your supervisor as soon as possible, your claim may be denied.
Q: Is There a Statute of Limitations for Workers’ Compensation Cases?
A: Under Pennsylvania law, a notice of any injury suffered while on the job must be provided to a supervisor at your place of employment within 120 days of the date of injury. […]
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