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How much time do I have after a trucking accident to file a lawsuit? What if a minor child was injured?

Every state has time limits, contained in "statutes of limitation," which control the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss the deadline for filing your case, you claim may be dismissed. The clock may begin to run either after the crash or after you learn of your injuries, and may be a number of months or years. To learn how much time you have to file your suit, contact an attorney at once who will review the timing deadline that applies in your case.

When a minor child is involved in a trucking accident, the time period for filing the lawsuit may be extended. In some states, the time period in which to file a lawsuit starts when the child reaches the age of 18. For example, in a state where the 2 year statute of limitation is “tolled” until the child reaches majority, even though the child was injured at 3 years, she would have until she reached the age of 20 to file the lawsuit.

Just because there is a long period of time before a lawsuit must be filed does not mean that you should wait. There are many details that need to be dealt with as quickly as possible. For example, an experienced truck accident attorney can help you document your injuries, secure evidence, identify potential defendants, and establish insurance policy coverage and the policy limits. Many times a case can be negotiated and settled before the attorney even files a lawsuit.

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