Question:
D.L. writes "I was hit in the back by a pick-up truck earlier this year, and I had to go to the E.R. and get some treatment for my back pain. The pick-up truck driver's insurance paid to fix my car, but they continue to give me the run around about paying for my medical bills. I don't want to file a lawsuit, but if they keep giving me the run around, I may have no choice. I don't have any health insurance and I can't afford to pay for these medical bills myself. How long do I have to file a lawsuit?"
Answer:
D.L., you have one year from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit in personal injury cases involving allegations of negligence. If you fail to file your lawsuit within one year, then your personal injury claim will be time barred. Additionally, if this accident was the result of this pick-up truck driver's negligence, then you not only have the right to recover your medical bills, but you can also recover any lost wages that you suffered as a result of this accident as well as compensation for the pain and suffering that you have experienced. You really need to talk to an attorney ASAP in order to protect your legal rights.
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