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Mansfield Personal Injury Lawyer

Car crashes, slip and falls, and other types of accidents happen in an instant. Many times, these accidents are fairly minor and people do not sustain serious injuries as a result. Other times, though, an accident can cause debilitating injuries that stay with you for the rest of your life. If you have suffered injuries and another person is to blame, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against them to recover financial compensation that will cover the cost of your losses. Our Mansfield personal injury lawyer can help you navigate the process so you obtain the best possible outcome.

Areas of Personal Injury Law

There are many different types of accidents but one thing many of them have in common is that they are entirely preventable. Most accidents occur due to the negligent, or careless, actions of another person. There are many different areas of personal injury law that address specific types of accidents and they are as follows:

Car accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Truck accidents
Slip and fall accidents
Nursing home abuse and neglect
Aviation accidents
Dog bites
Boat accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Bicycle accidents

After any of the above accidents and incidents, it is critical that you speak with a Mansfield personal injury lawyer, particularly if you suffered serious injuries. A lawyer can provide the sound legal advice you need at this time and help you claim the full amount of damages you deserve.

The Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Claims

The statute of limitations on personal injury cases refers to the amount of time you have to file your claim. Louisiana has one of the shortest statute of limitations on personal injury claims in the entire country. In the Pelican State, you have just one year from the date of your accident to file a claim against the liable party. If you do not file your claim within this time, you will forfeit your legal right to claim damages.

There are some exceptions to the law, but they are rare. For example, if the accident victim was a minor child at the time of their injuries, the statute of limitations does not start until their 18th birthday. This is due to the fact that children are not considered to have the mental capacity required to file a claim. As such, they have until their 19th birthday to file a claim, regardless of how old they were at the time of the accident.

Call Our Personal Injury Lawyer in Mansfield for a Free Case Review

At Rice & Kendig, LLC, our Mansfield personal injury lawyer has a successful track record of helping accident victims and is dedicated to ensuring they receive the maximum damages they are entitled to. We can put our expertise to work for you, too. We will review your case, conduct an investigation to collect evidence, and make sure you have the best chance of a successful outcome. Call us today or contact us online to schedule a free review of your case and to get more information.

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