Filing a Personal Injury Claim

I was involved in an accident about six months ago. I opened a personal injury claim with my car insurer, but I didn’t go any further with it. I would like to file a claim now, but can I still do so?

Answer

The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim varies by state. You could have anywhere from 30 days to one year after the accident to file suit or make a claim. The amount of time you have to file will also depend on your insurer. Most insurers have a one- to two-year time frame during which you can make a claim following the accident. For specific information on your insurer’s statute of limitations, you should contact your agent. The agent can give you more details on how long you have to file the claim and how to do so. You may also consider talking to a personal injury attorney for more advice.