when is too late to hire an attorney

by Madison Cole 7 min read

After 4 years have passed since the date of the accident, you will no longer be able to make a corresponding personal injury claim. At this point, it will be too late to hire a personal injury attorney. It can be frustrating to be involved in an accident and end up in a bad legal position.

It is usually never too late to hire an attorney, especially if you have not already plead guilty. Hiring an attorney prior to a pre-trial hearing can have many benefits in protecting your rights and getting the best possible outcome.Jan 4, 2012

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How long does it take to be admitted as an attorney?

The only academic qualification that is presently recognised for the purpose of admission as an attorney is an LLB degree (the course duration of which is not less than four years) obtained at any university in the Republic.

Why do lawyers wait until the last minute?

The rest of the world grumbles about it, but lawyers habitually wait until the last minute to accomplish significant tasks. A second reason lawyers work this way is because it's how law school taught them to work. ...Oct 10, 2006