If I got into a accident in December of 2012 can I still have a case?
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If I got into a accident in December of 2012 can I still have a case?
A guy stole my car and hit me wit it 3 torn ligaments now been diagnose with arthritis
Asked on March 22, 2016 under Personal Injury, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, based on what you write, it is now too late to sue. The statute of limitations, or time within which you must sue, in your state for a personal injury case is only two (2) years from the date of the accident or injury; if three years and three months have passed, you can no longer sue because you have exceeded the statute of limitations.
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