Your case must initially be filed with a government agency whether it be the State of Maine or the Federal Government. If it’s the State of Maine, you have six months from the last date of harassment or discrimination. With the Federal Government you have three hundred days. We have all the forms necessary to do the filings for you. Most importantly, you need to meet with us as soon as possible, so we can get the process going to make sure that you satisfy the time limitations.

Generally, civil lawsuits for personal injuries must be filed within three (3) years of the date of occurrence, but there are some exceptions. To learn more, click on Civil Lawsuits/Filing Deadlines. Employment discrimination cases must be filed within 300 days.

You can't wait forever to file your lawsuit. The time is set by law, and depends on the type of lawsuit. You must file your lawsuit within a period called the "statute of limitations." If your claim is based on personal injuries, you have 2 years. If your claim is based on an oral agreement or contract, you have 3 years. If your claim is based on a written agreement or contract, you have 5 years. Some claims must be filed within one year. You should file your lawsuit as soon as possible.

Every state has certain time limits, called "statutes of limitations," which govern the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. In some states, you may have as little as one year to file a lawsuit arising out of an automobile accident. If you miss the deadline for filing your case, your claim may be dismissed by the court. Consequently, it is important to talk with a lawyer as soon as you receive or discover an injury.

quot;Statutes of limitation" govern the length of time one has to file a lawsuit or be forever barred from pursuing such claim. Under Georgia law, different statute of limitations periods apply as to personal injury cases under various circumstances. In some cases, the statute of limitations may be as short as one year, while under different circumstances, it may be eight years or more.

Generally, the statute of limitations for Automobile Personal Injury cases in Massachusetts is 3 years. Limitations may vary in Hit and Run cases, call me for details. However, if you think you may have an injury claim, you should speak to an attorney right away to make sure all evidence is preserved and recollections are fresh in your mind. It may be more difficult to win a case the longer you wait.

Generally, two (2) years from the date of the injury or from the date you first learned you were injured. e-mail me if you are uncertain.

We cannot give any guarantees as to when your case will be resolved. First we must undertake a thorough investigation of the facts of your case. In some instances, a case will settle to our client's satisfaction shortly after it is filed, or perhaps even before. In other cases, a final resolution may take multiple years. Rest assured, Lieff Cabraser works swiftly and efficiently to obtain the maximum compensation for our clients and to bring each case to a successful conclusion.

All birth injury lawsuits must be filed within a certain period of time. If this time limit is not observed, you could lose your chances of filing, period. It is essential to contact your attorney before filing a suit, for they will be well-versed in all deadlines for your state and county. These time limits are usually state-specific, and commonly known as statutes of limitations. When the lawsuit involves an injured child, the statute of limitations will usually be much longer.

Yes, but a party can file a motion to have the court waive the fee because of exceptional circumstances. Filing fees vary in each division of the court system. For the schedule of Supreme Court fees, go to Rule 49: For Superior Court go to Rule 169: For District Court go to Rule 3.3; for Probate Court Rule 169.

The defendants' conspiracy has been ongoing for years, and no particular incident motivated us to file suit when we did. We just reached a point where we felt that we could not stand by any longer without taking action to protect our business by stopping Local 3 and its co-coconspirators. At this time, we have named as defendants those electrical contractors that our investigation has revealed were actively and intimately involved in the conspiracy along with Local 3.

You should hire an attorney if you wish to file an FLSA lawsuit. Because of the complex legal principles involved in analyzing FLSA claims, not all attorneys are familiar with this area of the law. Employees wishing to enforce their rights should find an attorney with significant FLSA experience. If you already have a lawyer and he or she is not familiar with this law, your attorney may choose to "affiliate" with a lawyer experienced in this area of the law.