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It is never too late to consult an attorney, but sometimes it may be too late to hire one.

Is It Too Late to Consult a Personal Injury Attorney?In an ideal world, everyone would consult a qualified personal injury attorney for advice immediately after suffering any kind of serious injury due to another party’s reckless or negligent actions. However, in the real world, this seldom happens.

It is not at all uncommon for it to take a few days before injured individuals really understand how badly they are hurt and get their minds around the idea that they may need an attorney’s help.

It Is Never Too Late for a Consultation

Fortunately, it is never too late to consult a personal injury attorney about your case. Most personal injury attorneys—including Fernando D. Vargas—offer free initial consultations precisely to help injured victims understand their rights and options following an accident. You never have anything to lose by taking up an attorney’s offer of a free consultation.

It Could Be Too Late to Take Action

However, it may be too late for an attorney to help you file a personal injury claim or lawsuit if any of the following circumstances apply:

The statute of limitations has expired—For most types of personal injury accidents, you have two years from the date of the accident or the discovery of your injury to file a lawsuit.

You have already accepted a settlement—If the insurance company representing the party who injured you has offered you a settlement, and you have accepted it, you cannot secure any additional compensation from them. Unless there are additional parties sharing liability, your case is closed.

Your injuries were never documented—In most situations, seriously injured people visit the doctor for medical treatment and this serves as documentation for their injuries. But in some cases, people suffering from soft tissue injuries like whiplash may think they are just “stiff” or “sore” and delay visiting the doctor. Since whiplash does not show up on X-rays, delays can place serious doubt on the veracity of your claim.

Do You Have Questions About a Potential Personal Injury Case?

Remember, you have nothing to lose by asking a personal injury attorney about your case. So do not just assume it is too late to get compensation—instead, let the professionals make that decision for you. If you have questions about an accidental injury you have suffered recently, please contact the Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 and request a free initial consultation.