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Old, Unsettled Personal Injury Cases and Accident Benefits Disputes

Sometimes, in both negligence lawsuits and accident benefits disputes, it can be challenging for you to obtain the compensation you deserve in a reasonable amount of time. Cases get delayed in the courts, or insurance companies create frustrating delays for reasons that are tough to understand. However, just because your claim has not been settled for a long period of time does not mean you should give up.

At Campisi LLP, we specialize in resolving the most challenging cases, even those that remain unsettled for many years. We call these old, unsettled claims “Cold Cases.”

What is a "Cold Case"?

We specialize in resolving historic, unsettled auto accident claims and encourage victims to not give up. At Campisi, we call these old, unsettled claims “Cold Cases.”
 

If you or somebody you know has been involved in an accident in the past 32 years since no-fault accident benefits were introduced, and still struggle with long-term injuries, you could still have access to statutory benefits, or even a lump sum from your auto insurer that you are not aware of.

We strongly encourage you to discuss your potential claim with us. We are pleased to offer a free, no-obligation consultation so that you can understand your rights and options going forward. Put Campisi’s expertise to work for you—we care about your success.

How Cold Cases Happen

Too often, an accident victim’s lawsuit or legal claim against the at-fault parties falls by the wayside or gets unreasonably delayed. It can happen because of scheduling conflicts or delay tactics by the insurance companies. However, in many cases, challenging, complex lawsuits fail to advance simply because they will require a long, tough fight to trial. Sometimes, the victim receives advice not to proceed with a lawsuit even though it should be fought. In these cases, you will need an experienced and committed lawyer who believes in your right to fair compensation and will take on this challenge with you.

What you need to do

If you have been involved in a serious accident and your lawsuit remains unsettled, we are pleased to offer a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your options going forward. At Campisi LLP, we specialize in challenging, complex, and multiparty lawsuits with a proven track record of fighting the tough battles for our clients – to successful resolution, at trial or by settlement.  

If your legal claim was never pursued, you should have been told that you have two years from the date of the accident to start a lawsuit. Although there are exceptions, usually if more than two years have passed, you are no longer allowed to sue the other driver. However, whether or not the two years have passed, we will review your case for free and meet with you to discuss your options.

The Team at Campisi Law has changed our lives forever. After I was T-boned by a driver in 2014, I was left in a neck brace with no way to take care of myself or my family. Campisi law was able to set up care and provide all the tools our family needed to just get through this horrible experience. From appointments to home care and even transportation, Campisi law always made me feel like I had someone I could trust representing me.

Jessica Buttee

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Check to see if your old, unsettled personal injury case qualifies as a "Cold Case."

At the time of your accident:

You were a minor

You did not file a claim for benefits or challenge a denial within the time limit under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) but were a minor (under 18 years old) at the time of the accident; 

You were incapable

You did not file a claim or challenge a denial within the time limit but lacked capacity to make decisions.

Your claim was not clearly and unequivocally denied

Your insurer gave inadequate reasons when it denied an accident benefit you submitted, and you did not dispute the denial within two years or at all

You settled, but your needs for care changed

You recognized the need for ongoing accident benefits after you settled your claim, but your insurance company failed to properly disclose their obligations

If you answered yes to any of the above, you may still be eligible to access statutory benefits.

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