A “statute of limitations” is a law that sets a specific amount of time for people to take legal action for certain incidents.
If you have been in a car accident and it was not your fault, and you have injuries or damages to your car, you may need to take legal action to receive money to pay for medical and/or auto repair bills. For car accident lawsuits, it is important to remember there is a statute of limitations for each type of case, to ensure you can get compensated timely and fairly.
Types of Car Accident Lawsuits
- Injury lawsuit, if you have been injured in an accident and need to pay for medical costs.
- Vehicle damage lawsuit, if another driver has caused damages to your vehicle in an accident it needs to be repaired or replaced.
- Wrongful death lawsuit, if a driver causes a car accident that results in the death of another driver, families can file this suit.
Statute of Limitations – NY
Every state has a different statute of limitations for different types of cases.
For car accident lawsuits in New York, the limitations are:
- Injury lawsuit: Three years (from the date of the crash) to file.
- Vehicle damage lawsuit: Three years (from the date of the crash) to file.
- Wrongful death lawsuit: Two years (from the date of the deceased person’s death) to file.
If you are feeling any amount of pain after a car accident, it is important that you seek medical help right away. If an injury develops over time, a paper trail from your doctor will allow you to ALSO be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits from The Black Car Fund.
Statute of Limitations – NJ
For car accident lawsuits in New Jersey, the limitations are:
- Injury lawsuit: Two years (from the date of the crash) to file.
- Vehicle damage lawsuit: Six years (from the date of the crash) to file.
- Wrongful death lawsuit: Two years (from the date of the deceased person’s death) to file.
Statute of Limitations – CT
For car accident lawsuits in Connecticut, the limitations are:
- Injury lawsuit: Two years (from the date of the crash) to file.
- Vehicle damage lawsuit: Two years (from the date of the crash) to file.
- Wrongful death lawsuit: Two years (from the date of the deceased person’s death) to file.
Statute of Limitations – MA
For car accident lawsuits in Massachusetts, the limitations are:
- Injury lawsuit: Three years (from the date of the crash) to file.
- Vehicle damage lawsuit: Three years (from the date of the crash) to file.
- Wrongful death lawsuit: Three years (from the date of the deceased person’s death) to file.
Statute of Limitations – IL
For car accident lawsuits in Illinois, the limitations are:
- Injury lawsuit: Two years (from the date of the crash) to file.
- Vehicle damage lawsuit: Five years (from the date of the crash) to file.
- Wrongful death lawsuit: Two years (from the date of the deceased person’s death) to file.
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