https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQSv0z4F4QM How to File Injury Claims A victim who files a claim for injury seeks compensation from the insurance company of a negligent driver, or property owner. The key to an effective claim is to prove damages, which are costs or losses related to the incident. Special damages can include out-of-pocket medical expenses, future costs for procedures and the loss of earning potential. General or non-economic damages include pain and suffering, diminished relationship between spouses, scarring and other psychological and emotional damage. Statute of limitations The statute of limitations is an administrative rule that regulates how long an individual has to file an action. These laws are designed to safeguard defendants from being unfairly sued after their claims have become outdated, evidence has been lost, witnesses have forgotten or their memories of events have been lost. Many people believe that statute of limitations are unfair to victims, but this is not always the situation. In most states, the statute of limitation is two years in the case which involve negligence or other acts which cause harm without intention. This is to give the injured parties enough time to investigate their injuries, speak with and retain legal counsel (if requested) and then prepare an action before the deadline passes. In the event of medical malpractice or other intentional torts the statute of limitation may be different. Generally, intentional torts include violations like assault or false imprisonment, defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. In these cases, the statute of limitation may be one year for each offence. It is also worth noting that there are some situations where the statute of limitations might be suspended, allowing injured individuals to pursue lawsuits at a later time. This is usually the case when a patient has an injury that requires ongoing care, such as cancer or a stroke. In these instances the statute o