Personal Injury Lawsuits: Filing and Compensation
Personal injury lawsuits are civil actions. In these cases, the goal is to obtain monetary damages for a victim, rather than a criminal case designed to punish a person for breaking the law. The intent behind the lawsuit is to force the negligent party, the defendant, to compensate the injured party, the claimant, for all of the losses suffered from the accident. Injuries can put significant strain on a person’s physical and mental health, finances, and ability to work. These expenses should not be borne by the claimant when the defendant was at-fault.
Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003 requires most personal injury cases to be filed within two years of the date an accident occurred. Exceptions exist, such as for lawsuits involving injuries to a minor child, but these exceptions are rare. An injured individual should approach a seasoned Rowlett personal injury attorney promptly after an accident to avoid losing their right to compensation.