Anna Dembele, obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Legal Studies, with a minor in Psychology. She has always been passionate about helping people, so while studying law and psychology, she was also appointed as the Vice President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in her college. After graduating, she had her first legal job experience working for a Social Security Disability Law Firm as a Legal Administrative Assistant and an Intake Specialist where she helped people with disabilities obtain Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance. She’s excited to continue her legal career working as a Legal Assistant with The Bourassa Law Group.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A personal injury claim is a legal action taken against an individual or organization who has caused harm to another person. These claims are typically filed in civil court and seek compensation for physical, emotional, or financial losses resulting from the injury.
A personal injury case is a legal dispute that arises when one person suffers harm from an accident or injury, and someone else might be legally responsible for that harm. Personal injury cases can involve physical injuries, psychological injuries, or both. Examples of personal injury cases include car accidents, slip and fall accidents, etc.
A personal injury claim covers any physical, psychological, or emotional harm caused by another person’s negligence or intentional misconduct. This includes medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit varies from state to state. Generally, you may have anywhere from one to three years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit depending on the state you live in. The most common answer is two years However, it is important to check the laws in your state as they may vary.
They can include the following:
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Product Liability
- Dog Bites/Animal Attacks
- Defamation of Character
- Wrongful Death Claims
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