All personal injury accidents; such as, wrongful death, slip and fall, and other types of legal cases typically have their own Statute of Limitations. When you first think of Statute of Limitations, you may ask: what is that and why is it important? A Statute of Limitations is a specific period of time that you have to make a legal claim. This is important because you will not be able to make a legal claim after the date your Statute of Limitations has expired, regardless of the type of case. Please keep in mind that the Statute of Limitations varies from state to state.
Here’s an example: you were involved in a car wreck and the pain you have experienced since the accident just keeps getting worse, even after several years. You seek treatment and find that you have bulging discs in your back and need to see a chiropractor to treat the back pain, but you don’t want to pay the medical bills. Now you need to find an attorney to take your case, but by this time 4 years have passed since the date of your wreck. The attorney will most likely tell you that they will not take your case because you missed your deadline to file a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance. This is because the Statute of Limitations for auto accidents is 4 years from the date of the accident. Your time to make a claim has expired.
However, if you knew that the Statute of Limitations for auto accidents was 4 years, you could have had the opportunity to file a claim against the at fault party’s insurance to pay for your medical bills. This is why it is so important to know when the Statute of Limitation is for your case.
Below, are some common Statute of Limitations:
- Auto Accidents – 4 years from the date of your accident
- Wrongful Death – 2 years from the date of death
- Slip and Fall – 4 years from the date of accident
If you or someone you know has a potential case of any kind and would like to know the Statute of Limitations for your claim, contact Brooks Law Group and have your free case evaluation. Don’t miss out on pursuing your potential claim because you waited too long.
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