If you fall on a business property due to negligence of the property owner, sustain a broken hand and injuries to the leg, when should a complaint be filed?

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If you fall on a business property due to negligence of the property owner, sustain a broken hand and injuries to the leg, when should a complaint be filed?

Asked on June 17, 2013 under Personal Injury, Pennsylvania

Answers:

Joyce Sweinberg / Joyce J. Sweinberg Associates PC

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

In PA, you must file within two years of the date of your accident. After that date, your claim will be barred by the statute of limitations.   If you have injuries and the liability is good, you should consult with an attorney to handle this for you.

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

You would need to file within the statute of limitations (SOL) for your state for personal injury, which happens to be two (2) years. If you file past that point, your suit will be barred due to the statute of limitations.


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