Personal Injury

Personal Injury cases must be filed within the time limits imposed by law, called the statute of limitations. If your case is not filed within the time allowed under state law, you will be barred from seeking compensation in the future. In personal injury cases, the statute of limitation in Maryland and Washington DC is three (3) years. In Virginia, you have two (2) years, from the date of the accident.

This is one of the most common, yet difficult questions to answer. Your injury case will move through several phases prior to a final resolution. The first, critical action is to undergo any needed medical treatment for your injuries. You may have to meet with several doctors, undergo surgery or physical therapy.

After your injuries have been fully assessed and your treatment has started, our personal injury attorney moves to the next step, initiating the process of negotiating a settlement with the insurance provider of the negligent party. If a settlement cannot be arranged within a reasonable amount of time, your personal injury attorney should take the next step, and file a lawsuit on your behalf. This part of the process can vary in length, depending on the jurisdiction, the caseload of the judge, and the complexity of the case.

One of our goals at Rodriguez Law Firm, is to ensure that we handle your claim in the most time-efficient way possible. We will attempt to move your case through pre-suit negotiations as quickly and effectively as possible. Most cases will move through this phase within a four to six-month timeframe. We will never ignore the best financial interests of our clients to try to resolve a case sooner rather than later. We are dedicated to representing our clients in the most honest and effective way possible, and helping them at every phase of the process.

• Physical and emotional injuries
• Outstanding medical bills and out of pocket costs
• Lost wages
• Future medical costs for ongoing treatment
• Punitive damages (for willful and reckless behavior)

Each personal injury case is different and each will have a unique outcome. There are several factors that determine how much a case will yield, including

• Total medical bills
• Possible future medical expenses
• Percentage of fault of each party
• Past and future lost wages
• Effect of the injuries on lifestyle, work, family, and other important aspects of life

These are just a few of the numerous factors that determine the value of your case. The experienced personal injury attorneys at Rodriguez Law Firm will walk you through the good and bad aspects of your case and try to help you best understand what to expect. Our goal is to keep our clients informed and to work with them to ensure that they are left in the best possible position after suffering a traumatic accident.