My doctor said I will likely need medical treatment in the future. Should I wait until my medical treatment is completed before filing a pedestrian injury lawsuit?

Absolutely not! Each state gives injured pedestrians a limited time within which they must file their lawsuits following an accident. Failing to abide by this deadline can result in the dismissal of a claim or lawsuit filed after the deadline expired. Because you can pursue damages to compensate you for anticipated future costs and expenses you will likely incur as a result of your injury, it oftentimes makes little difference to wait until your treatment is complete before filing a lawsuit.