Philadelphia Dog Bite Attorney – How Long After A Dog Bite Can A Claim Be Filed?

Philadelphia, 11/29/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Philadelphia personal injury lawyer, Rand Spear, has successfully handled many cases for victims of dog bites in Pennsylvania, and here he discusses why it’s important to make your claim as soon as possible following your injury.

Dog Bite Cases Have Time Limits for Filing

Claims that are filed for injuries suffered from dog bites fall under the personal injury umbrella, and there are time limits on how long an individual has to file that type of claim after the injury occurs. These limits are referred to as the statute of limitations. The limits are in place to keep potential claimants from threatening to file claims indefinitely, and to protect the integrity of evidence, especially if there is testimony from witnesses involved. Once the time limit expires, the injured party can no longer file a lawsuit for monetary damages.

What is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Lawsuits in Pennsylvania?

The statute of limitations for personal injury claims – including dog bites, attacks, and maulings – in Pennsylvania is two years. That means that if a lawsuit is to be filed, it must be done within two years of the date the injury occurred. However, Pennsylvania does have a discovery rule. This rule can extend the length of time a person has to file suit in some cases. The discovery rule allows the two-year clock to start ticking at the time the plaintiff knows, or reasonably should have known, an injury occurred and that it was caused by someone else’s actions.

Don’t delay in obtaining legal representation for your dog bite case, as your time may be running out to file a claim. You are entitled to compensation for the financial and medical burdens that the injury caused. Because these types of cases require medical knowledge as well as legal, it is important that you find an experienced attorney who also has a good understanding of the medical issues that may arise from dog bites.

Seek Help from a Dog Bite Attorney in Pennsylvania  

If you or a loved one has suffered a dog bite injury in Pennsylvania, it’s important that you contact a knowledgeable dog bite attorney to get started with your case before you run out of time. Rand Spear can help you with your claim at 877-GET-RAND.

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