Statute of limitations is basically the window frame that you have, within which you need to file your lawsuit. The time limit starts from the incident that has caused the injuries or since when you have become aware of the injuries.
This is the most important aspect of filing for compensation because if you miss this deadline you lose your rights for ever. However, eligible you may be for the compensation, your case would be rejected and you will miss out on your right compensation.
As your Boynton Beach Injury Attorney will point out, there are few factors such as in case of an injured …show more content…
There are few factors that will help you in determining the time limit for your case.
• The first factor is to identify your type of case. Whether you have suffered from the injuries due to automobile accident, medical malpractice, wrongful death, worker’s compensation or product liability.
• Then you have to find the applicable statute of limitations under Chapter 95 of Florida General Statutes.
• The third step is to determine the date when the incident causing your injuries or wrongful death of loved one occurred or when you discovered your injuries.
• The fourth step is to determine if the statute of limitations is ‘tolled’. This means to find out if certain circumstances exist that have helped in extending the window period.
Once your Boynton Beach Injury Lawyer determines that you are within the statute of limitations, he/she will help you to file for damages and proceed