https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RurkD1Yf4mY How to File Injury Claims An injury claim involves the victim seeking compensation from an insurance company, such as the insurer of a negligent driver or property owner. The key to an effective claim is to prove damages, which are costs or losses that result from the incident. Special damages include out-of-pocket medical expenses, future procedure costs and a loss of earning potential. Non-economic or general damages include pain and suffering as well as a break-up with your spouse, scarring and other psychological and emotionally negative consequences. Statute of Limitations The statute of limitations is a procedural rule that limits how long an individual must file a lawsuit. The statute of limitations was enacted in order to protect the defendants from being unfairly sued when claims are dated or evidence has disappeared or witnesses have forgotten. Some people believe that statutes of limitations are unfair to victims, however this isn't always situation. In most states, the statute of limitations is set at two years in cases of negligence or other actions that cause harm inadvertently. This gives injured parties enough time to study their injuries, and then consult and engage an attorney (if desired) before the deadline runs out. In the event of medical negligence or other intentional torts, the statute of limitation may be different. In general, intentional torts encompass crimes like assault or false imprisonment, defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. In these situations the statute of limitations could be one year for each crime. There are also certain instances where the statute of limitation may be suspended. This permits injured people to file lawsuits at a later time. The most typical example of this is where a patient sustains an injury that requires ongoing treatment such as a condition such as a stroke, or cancer. In these instances, the statute of limitations might be extended until