Crashes and personal injury: 2 years
Generally, you have 2 years from the day of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss it, a judge can throw out your case even if you're completely right.
If it's against the government: 6 months
If you were hit by a city bus or a county vehicle, or fell on a broken public sidewalk, the deadline is much shorter. You usually have to file a written claim within 6 months.
Work injuries: 30 days to report
You have to tell your employer within 30 days that you got hurt. Do it in writing and keep a copy. There are other deadlines to open the formal case, usually one year.
What if the injury built up over time?
With injuries that come on slowly, like carpal tunnel or a back injury from lifting, the clock may start when you learned the injury came from work. Every case is different.
Don't wait until the last day
Evidence gets lost, witnesses forget and videos get erased. The sooner you call us, the stronger we can build your case.
These deadlines are general. There are exceptions, for example for minors. Call us to find out which one applies to you.
This guide is general information and is not legal advice. Every case is different. To find out what applies to you, call us for a free consultation.