This biography looks at the life of Abraham Lincoln, a farm boy who grew up to become the sixteenth president of the United States and the man responsible for leading the country through the Civil War. Buying Options. Quantity.
The general rule for adults who are considering making a claim for personal injury compensation is that you have three years from the date of the accident or incident in which to bring a claim. If your claim has not been settled, or court proceedings have not been issued, by the third anniversary (3 years) of the accident then you will be prevented in law from making a claim. There are some exceptions to this rule, but they are not easy to meet.
Specific guidelines for insurance claims. Some states have detailed guidelines for how quickly claims must be handled. California requires an acknowledgment of all claims within 15 days. In that state, insurance companies are required to accept or deny the claim within 40 days after receiving proof of the claim. If the claim is accepted, payment must be made within 30 days from the date settlement was reached.