Is there any way to stop the clock on a 2 year statute of limitations to settle the personal injury portion of a claim other than filing a lawsuit?
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Is there any way to stop the clock on a 2 year statute of limitations to settle the personal injury portion of a claim other than filing a lawsuit?
Asked on May 11, 2015 under Accident Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
What you are asking is if there is a way to "toll" the bstatute and generally speaking there is not if the facts do not already fit in to the tolling provisions under the law (such as being a minor or incapacitated in many states). Best is to speak with a lawyer about filing a summons with notice and serving same on the insurer and negligent party to preserve your rights.
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