How long after an accident can you sue?
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How long after an accident can you sue?
My son was 15 when he was in the back of a pickup truck that was in an accident. There were 3 in the front and kids in the back; one 13 year old died. My son is 19 now. The lawyer for the parents of the boy who died told us that we had 2 years after my son turned 18 if we wanted to sue. He turns 20 next month and he hurt his back in the wreck. He still has back problems and we still have bills to pay from it. Is it too late to do anything? Should we consult with a personal injury attorney? In Licking County, OH
Asked on July 6, 2011 under Personal Injury, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Please seek consultation with an attorney in your area as soon as you possibly can. The consultation should be free. Your son was under what the law calls a "disability" meaning that because he was a minor the statute of limitations - which is normally 2 years with what is known as a "discovery rule:" in Ohio - the statute is "tolled" or extended. And it is unclear form what I have read if the statute becomes extended for the entire 2 years or for only one year after he reached majority (18). So do not hesitate any longer. Your time is literally running out. Good luck to you and to him.
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