Question:Â What types of car accident claims does a dui
lawyer newport handle?
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Answers
Each state has a statute of limitations period in which a complainant can file a car accident lawsuit. However, the average national time limits vary. In some states, the limitation is within one year of the incident while in other states, the limitation is two years from the time of the accident. Statutes also differ based on whether the injury is to a person or to personal property. For example, in Kentucky the statute of limitation is one year for a personal injury suit and two years for damage to personal property. Some states like Hawaii and Kansas offer two years for both personal injury and damage to property suits.
It is always prudent to file a suit timely. Within that period, the plaintiff should consult an attorney to protect his or her rights as well as serve the driver at fault with requisite legal papers. Filing timely may also avoid certain problems such as a defendant moving out of state and becoming unreachable.
Since on average, you have at least a year to file, you ostensibly have time to bring your case. Consult an attorney experienced with litigating car accidents to determine the statute of limitations in your state.
Talk to a Car Accident Attorney to find out more about your legal rights for bringing a claim and demanding compensation.
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Posted by Sharon Cullars on 27 Apr 2010
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