Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in Pennsylvania

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Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in
Pennsylvania
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• If you or somebody you love has sustained an
  injury that was caused by the careless or
  negligent actions of another person, company, or
  entity, you may be able to recover compensation
  for your losses. Most personal injury cases are
  settled out of court and through insurance
  carriers. However, it may be necessary to file a
  personal injury lawsuit against an alleged
  negligent party. At Soloff Zervanos, P.C., a
  personal injury attorney In Philadelphia want to
  discuss the statute of limitations, or time
  limits, for these cases.

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Every state is responsible for setting statutory
time limits on the amount of time an injury
victim has to file a civil lawsuit against an
alleged at-fault party. These time limits are
called the statute of limitations.
Understanding The Pennsylvania Personal Injury
Statute Of Limitations
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• The statute of limitations for personal injury
  claims in Pennsylvania is two years from the date
  the injury occurred (42 Pa. Con. Stat. Ann.
  section 5524). This means that the person who
  sustains an injury has a two-year window from the
  date the injury occurred with which to file a
  claim, or they risk not being able to recover any
  compensation for their losses.

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Statute Of Limitations Against Government
Agencies Or Employees

• If a person sustains an injury that is caused by
  the negligent or careless actions of a government
  employee or agency of a government in
  Pennsylvania (state, county, local), there is a
  different set of rules that applies. Under
  Pennsylvania law, a personal injury claim against
  a government entity must be filed within six
  months from the date the injury occurred.

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Even though errors made by a medical professional
can lead to significant personal injuries or
illnesses, the statute of limitations for these
cases differs slightly from the typical personal
injury statutes. Under Pennsylvania law, a person
injured due to the negligence of a medical
professional has two years from the date of the
alleged malpractice to file a lawsuit against the
medical provider. However, this time period may
be paused (tolled) until the victim actually
knows or should have known that they sustained an
injury due to medical negligence.

• Is There A Different Statute Of Limitations For
  Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Cases?

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• There is an overall statute of repose in place
  the mandates that no medical malpractice lawsuit
  can be filed more than seven years from the date
  that the underlying medical mistake occurred,
  regardless of when the victim discovers the
  injury.

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An Attorneys Will Ensure Your Case Is Handled
Correctly

• If you or somebody you love has sustained an
  injury that was caused by the careless or
  negligent actions of another person, let the team
  at Soloff Zervanos, P.C. help you with your
  case today. They have extensive experience
  investigating these claims, and their goal is to
  secure compensation on your behalf. This can
  include coverage of

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include coverage of

• Your medical bills related to the injury

• Any lost income and benefits

• Pain and suffering damages

• Loss of personal enjoyment damages

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If you need a personal injury attorney in
Philadelphia, you can contact them for a free
consultation for calling them at 866-597-8572.
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