How long do you have to file a civil lawsuit from the date of the incident?

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How long do you have to file a civil lawsuit from the date of the incident?

Asked on January 13, 2016 under Personal Injury, Indiana

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

The IN statute of limitations for personal injury cases is 2 years. That having been said, in many states the type of personal injury claim may affect the time limit. Also, the statute of limitations in a lawsuit for injuries to a minor generally does not begin to run until they reach the age of 18. Additionally, while a statute of limitations may declare that a personal injury lawsuit must be filed within a certain amount of time after an injury, that period usually doesn'tt begin to run until the time when the person filing suit knew (or should reasonably have known) that they had suffered harm.
At this point, you should consult directly with a personal injury lawyer. They can more fully advise you after hearding all of the deatail of your situation. In personal injury cases, such consulatationa are free. And if you have a case, your attorney can be paid on a "contingency basis". This means that your attorney's fees are paid out of any settlement that you receive; if you do not win your case, then your attoreny does not get paid. 


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