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What Do You Need to Know about the Statute of Limitations?

A person considering legal action after sustaining a head injury may run into an obstacle with the timeframe in which they decide to pursue their lawsuit. After a period of time following the injury, these legal options may not become available any more. This time limit is also known as the statute of limitations.

If you’ve been injured because of another person’s mistakes, you may be entitled to pursue financial compensation for these injuries. To learn more about the options available to you as an injured individual, contact the New Jersey brain injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 1-800-346-5529.

Understanding the Time Limits on Lawsuits

An injury to the brain can result in a variety of different possible disorders or disabilities. A person may require long-term medical assistance through physical and mental therapy as well as drug or surgical treatments. However, a person considering a lawsuit to cover these expenses may find a difficulty in paying these costs.

The statute of limitations works in the following ways:

  • A person usually has up to 2 years after an injury to file
  • That time limit only begins after that person has discovered their injuries
  • Children may wait until they are 18 years old to file
  • After the time limit expires, a person may not file anymore

These limitations may prevent someone from pursuing a compensation claim, as a court may throw out these claims if the filing is too late.

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If your injuries were caused by a dangerous person or organization’s errors, there may be legal options available to fight for compensation. We understand that the time after an injury can be fraught with confusion and uncertainty. That’s why we’re here to help. For more information, contact the New Jersey brain injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 1-800-346-5529 today.