What is a statute of limitations?
It is a legal doctrine that requires you to start a lawsuit against the person who has injured you within a certain period of time after you have been injured. In most cases, the statute of limitations requires that the suit be started no later than two years from the date of your injury. In some cases, the period may be extended to three years from the date of your injury. If you do not start a lawsuit within the required time period, your right to do so is barred.
Rules concerning the statute of limitations are construed very strictly. If you have been injured, please contact us immediately. An important part of our responsibility is to assure that your lawsuit is started before the statute of limitations expires.