Q: Press charges.
I was passenger in a vehicle that was in an accident. The airbags went off and but no cops were called due to her making us leave. I have now suffered bad concussion due to this it was 3 months ago. I was not wearing a seat belt am i still able to press charges?
A:
I'm sorry about your accident. If you're talking about bringing legal action for your injuries, that's done with a claim or a lawsuit. Pressing charges is something separate, where typically the county district attorney brings criminal charges. It sounds like you are interested in your civil remedies. If this is a no-fault jurisdiction, it's possible 90 days elapsing could present problems in timely filing for benefits - but that's a state-by-state issue, and no one can say without knowing more details. Your post does not include a state - it might not even be a no-fault jurisdiction, making that issue moot. One option is for you to reach out to an attorney in the state where this took place. Attorneys who handle these types of cases typically provide free initial consults. That could help you sort things out and figure out what your options are. Good luck in your recovery.
Tim Akpinar
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