Sentences with phrase «lawsuit against a wrongdoer»

It is critical to be aware of statutes of limitations, which are strict restrictions on how long an injured person may wait to file a claim or lawsuit against a wrongdoer.

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That said, the fact a victim may be able to have her or his claim of sexual abuse against a deceased wrongdoer validated by a court, even when a lawsuit is started more than two years after the abuser's death, may be an important step in the victim's healing process.
Although the two plaintiffs in these cases may have had legitimate claims and very real injuries, they were not compensated for any damages and were not able to hold any wrongdoers accountable because they did not comply with Maryland's strict law governing lawsuits against local government entities.
The U.S. personal injury system depends on individuals who are harmed to file lawsuits or insurance claims against wrongdoers to hold them accountable.
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