When you are injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault it can be extremely frustrating and feel very unfair. If you believe the accident was caused by the fault of somebody else then you may be entitled to claim compensation for any personal injury you may have suffered or any loss of earnings you have had due to the accident. It is important to remember that there are time limits imposed on claims though. The quicker you begin proceedings the more likely it is that your case will be successful.

Usually a claimant has up to three years to claim following the accident at which they received their injury. It is imperative that you seek legal advice promptly as it can take a while to gather all of the necessary information for your case.

For the most common personal injury claim ‘negligence’ there is a three year time limit so starting proceedings by seeking legal advice as soon as possible is a good idea. Actual court proceedings must begin within three years after the accident took place in order for your claim to be considered.

Rarely the court will make exceptions for cases that are rare or extremely complex, this is not something which happens regularly so beginning proceedings as soon as possible is essential.

If you are deciding on whether or not to make a personal injury claim then it is a good idea to visit a personal injury lawyer who will be able to advise you on everything involved including any time limits on your case. The solicitor will then be able to work to any deadlines that may be imposed on your case.

As with all legal issues the important thing is to act quickly so that your case can be fully explored and it is easier to trace people and get witness statements if necessary. It can take time to fulfil all of the required information needed in a personal injury case so acting quickly is bound to benefit your claim.

In most Whiplash claim cases it is essential that you seek legal advice as soon as possible, A Whiplash payout is generally only granted if you claim within three years of your injuries being susttained.

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