http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Car-Accident/index.html LawInfo - Legal Resource Center offers free legal forms and free legal documents that is designed to help consumers and businesses resolve their legal issues http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Car-Accident/Federal/i-was-hurt-in-a-car-accident-last-year-but-i-.html Yes. Every state has a certain time limit, called a “statute of limitations,” that governs the period during which you must file a personal injury lawsuit with the court. In some states, for example, you may have as little as one year to file a lawsuit for injuries from an automobile accident. If you miss the deadline for filing the case, you will be barred from ever bringing the lawsuit in court.  Statutes of limitation differ not only from state to state, but also in regard to the kinds of lawsuits involved. In some states the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice, suits against governmental agencies, and wrongful death actions is shorter than that of other types of personal injury cases. In general, however, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is from one to three years, and the time begins from the time of the accident. There are some exceptions and an experienced lawyer can help you with them. Car Accident FAQs Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:50:37 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Car-Accident/Federal/what-if-i-ve-been-injured-in-an-automobile-ac.html When a motor vehicle is in an accident, it is important that certain action is taken. The name and address of the operator of each vehicle should be obtained. Additionally, the name and address of the owner of each vehicle involved should be obtained and the license plate numbers of all vehicles should be recorded. Lastly, the name of the automobile insurance company for each vehicle should be obtained. If possible, obtain the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses to the accident. If there has been any type of injury, the police should be called to investigate the accident. The police officer will write a report, which includes the details of the accident and the nature and extent of any damages and injuries. Insurance companies will require that a report of the accident be obtained before providing any benefits. It is most important to immediately contact your own motor vehicle insurance company in order to report to them any property damage or personal injury. If you or a family member is injured in a motor vehicle accident, prompt medical attention should be obtained. If you are seriously injured as a result of someone else's negligence, you should not talk to any representative of the negligent driver or owner's insurance company until you have sought the advice of your own attorney. Car Accident FAQs Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:50:38 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Assautl-and-Battery/index.html Free Assault and Battery FAQs Personal Injury Sub-categories Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:51 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Benzene-Exposure/index.html Free Benzene Exposure FAQs Personal Injury Sub-categories Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:51 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Defamation-of-Character/index.html Free Defamation of Character FAQs Personal Injury Sub-categories Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:51 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Dog-Bite/index.html Free Dog Bite FAQs Personal Injury Sub-categories Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:51 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Legal-Terms/index.html Free Legal Terms FAQs Personal Injury Sub-categories Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:51 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Medical-Negligence/index.html Free Medical Negligence FAQs Personal Injury Sub-categories Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:51 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Mold/index.html Free Mold FAQs Personal Injury Sub-categories Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:51 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Personal-Injury-Claims-and-Lawsuits/index.html Free Personal Injury Claims and Lawsuits FAQs Personal Injury Sub-categories Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:51 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Product-Liability/index.html Free Product Liability FAQs Personal Injury Sub-categories Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:51 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/SUV-Rollovers-FAQs/index.html Free SUV Rollovers FAQs Personal Injury Sub-categories Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:51 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Slip-and-Fall-Personal-Injury/index.html Free Slip and Fall FAQs Personal Injury Sub-categories Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:51 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Taser-Guns-FAQs/index.html Free Taser Guns FAQs Personal Injury Sub-categories Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:51 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Toxic-Torts/index.html Free Toxic Torts FAQs Personal Injury Sub-categories Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:51 GMT