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Motorcycle Accident, Lady turned in front of me, minor injuries but recently detected herniated disc in neck and need fusion...

First and foremost, you need to be aware of the statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is a time bar within which a claim for personal injury needs to be brought. For example, I practice law in Oregon and the statute of limitations for personal injury in Oregon is 2 years. Therefore, a personal injury claim in Oregon must be settled or a law suit must be filed within 2 years of the date the injury occured. Otherwise, the claim will forever be barred. You should check with an...

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How to deal with my insurance company when they're unwilling to pay.

First and foremost, you need to be certain that your claim is not barred by the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is the time within which you must bring your claim or else forever be barred. Each state sets the statute of limitations for claims arising within the state. You should consult with an attorney immediately to determine the statute of limitations within your state as the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in many states is as little as 1 or 2 years....