When Is It Too Late to Get a Lawyer

If you are a car accident victim, you may be too engrossed  (Like the word but for my client pool maybe too SATish.  How about “occupied or consumed?”) in dealing with your personal injury to have time to build (build is ehhh how about “time to think about the politics & nuances involved in creating/developing)  a car accident case. However, as the medical bills being to mount up and your insurance claim looks like it will be unsuccessful, you may wonder if it’s too late to find a lawyer.

When is it too late to get a lawyer for a car accident? This article covers the details.

THE TIME LIMIT TO HIRE A CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY IN MIAMI, FL

You have four years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit for a car accident in Miami, FL. The time limit drops to two years if the accident involves a wrongful death. This is known as the Statute of Limitations.  While there may be certain exceptions to these time limits it is important to timely involve a personal injury lawyer or risk your case expiring.

Thus, it may be too late to hire a lawyer if your accident happened more than two to four years ago, and a lawsuit has not been filed within this time frame.  Do not wait, time is not on your side, but against you!!  The earlier you involve a personal injury lawyer the better.  

SHOULD YOU WAIT AS LONG AS POSSIBLE TO GET A LAWYER?

When people ask, “When is it too late to get a lawyer for a car accident?” it’s often because they are trying to avoid legal trouble for as long as possible. Further, many people reasonably believe they can trust the insurance companies to do what is best for them and handle matters on their own.  Some people just want to handle mattes on their own based on past experiences with other attorneys or whatever the reason may be.  Sitting on your rights is not a good idea and delaying hiring a personal injury lawyer works against you.  Your personal injury lawyer will know how to navigate your case from start to finish.  Delaying can make finding a key witness or preserving vital surveillance footage to support your claim much more difficult. Thus, you should act as quickly as reasonably possible.

FIND A CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER IN MIAMI, FL, TODAY

Now that you can answer, “When is it too late to get a lawyer for a car accident?” it’s time to take action. Pick up you phone and dial or text or login to your computer and email

Attorney Michael Appel, PLC, at (786) 800-3491 to schedule a complimentary consultation in Miami, FL. (Florida?)

NO GUARANTEE OF OUTCOME DISCLAIMER

HIRING A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY IS AN IMPORTANT DECISION TO MAKE.  PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT CASE RESULTS ARE MERELY PAST OUTCOMES OUR LAW FIRM HAS OBTAINED AND IN NO WAY IS A GUAGE OF HOW YOU CASE WILL FARE AS EVERY CASE IS DIFFERENT.

Have a Personal Injury Case? Contact Attorney Michael Appel Today

When you need a personal injury law firm in Miami, FL, that actively seeks compensation for you and your affected loved ones, turn to our personal injury law firm. Call (786) 800-3491 to book an appointment with Attorney Michael Appel, PLC.

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