Written by Malman Law, reviewed by Steve J. Malman.
Many clients want to know “What is the statute of limitations for a personal injury case?” The short answer is – the statute of limitations is the time period after which you are unable to collect damages on a specific claim. Personal injury cases have a time limit set by a statute of limitations, just like all other lawsuits. In most personal injury cases, the time period covered by the statute of limitations begins on the date of the injury’s occurrence.
The purpose of these types of laws is to protect citizens from wrongful lawsuits. For example, if a statute of limitations were not in place, someone could bring a lawsuit against you for an injury that happened 50 years ago, complaining that their current ailments are a result of an accident you caused in 1962! Thus, eliminating the opportunity for an endless onslaught of crazy lawsuits is one of the primary purposes of the statute of limitations as applied to personal injury cases.
While the statute of limitations seems like a simple concept, it is not always as straightforward as it seems. Here’s why:
Precisely because these exceptions to the statute of limitations exist, injured parties should seek the knowledge and expertise of a personal injury attorney. Personal injury lawyers are well versed in the statute of limitations for various injury cases in their state, as well as potential exceptions. If you are wondering, ‘what is the statute of limitations for my injury?’, it is important to contact legal representation as close to the date of the injury or offense as possible. This will ensure that you are able to begin legal proceedings well within the timeline for your particular situation.
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