Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
I fell in a store and hurt my knee. i did not report the incident to any store personal. can i still file a claim?
Asked on 12/10/09, 2:18 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Melvin C. Belli
The Belli Law Firm
Sure here is not requirement that you must first report it to the store. However your claim will not be as strong as if you had reported it when it happened.
Remember you have 2 years from the date of the fall to file a lawsuit in California against a non governmental defendant or your claim will be barred by the passage of time.
I�d go talk to an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible for them to evaluate your claim which most attorneys will do without charge and only charge you when and if you get a recovery.
Good luck and hope that helps
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Answered on 12/18/09, 11:26 am