Woodbridge, VA asked in Personal Injury for Virginia

Q: If I can not settle with Insurance company on claim, is 20 days to short notice to hire an attorney and file suit ?

Hello, can you please let me know if my claim is denied, and my SOL is running out soon, what is the shortest time to file suit against a insurance company ? Is 20 days enough time or does it take much longer to file suit and notify them ? thanks

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Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered

A: I think you asked this a different way and I answered, but call a member of the Va.Trial Lawyers asap--they give free consults.

Jan F Hoen
Jan F Hoen
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  • Hampton, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: If you are that close to the statute of limitations, see an attorney immediately.

It may be difficult to retain someone so close to the deadline.

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