If you are over 18 at the time of the accident, and are not otherwise under a legal disability that prevents you from filing the claim, you must do so within 2 years of the date of the accident. If you fail to do so within that period of time, you risk losing the right to sue. This is known as a Statute of Limitations.

Frequently Asked Questions

 


Q: If I am injured in an accident, how long can I wait before filing a lawsuit?

A: If you are over 18 at the time of the accident, and are not otherwise under a legal disability that prevents you from filing the claim, you must do so within 2 years of the date of the accident. If you fail to do so within that period of time, you risk losing the right to sue. This is known as a Statute of Limitations.


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