Time is of the essence if you have sustained injuries in a vehicle accident. Rideshare accidents are no different. Georgia has a statute of limitations of two years from the date of the accident. In other words, if you are going to file an injury lawsuit, you have to do so within two years of the date of the accident. If this date passes and you don’t file a claim, you lose your legal right to do so.
Two years might seem like a long time. However, waiting to reach out to a qualified Gwinnett County rideshare attorney can prove detrimental to your case. Your attorney needs time to examine the facts of your accident and injuries and to perform their own investigation. Then they must abide by the standard and legal framework for requesting damage compensation after an injury accident. They will need time to negotiate with those liable for your accident and their insurance companies. If they cannot obtain a fair settlement offer, they will then file a lawsuit.
They need as much time as possible between being hired and filing a lawsuit to prepare a substantial case on your behalf. You can help them by contacting them sooner rather than later after your rideshare accident.
