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Legal Deadlines

Legal Deadlines for Filing a Lawsuit

Among the complexities inherent in a lawsuit are the legal deadlines one must follow. Every person injured in any kind of accident has his legal right to file a lawsuit against those responsible for the injuries in the first place. However, every case is subject to a “statute of limitations” that determines certain time limits to filing the legal claim. In most cases, the statute of limitations allows you to file a lawsuit within two years after the accident takes place

Legal Deadline Exceptions

There are some exceptions that may shorten or extend the time for filing a legal lawsuit. For instance, underage individuals injured during an accident can wait to turn 18 and file the legal lawsuit themselves. Other exceptions apply in the case the accident was caused by a government representative. If you or your loved ones want to file a lawsuit against government officials, you will first need to file a notice provision. Some government representatives have incredibly short notice provisions, meaning that you or your loved ones will need to file the notice provision within mere months after the accident in order to move any further in this case

Other Guidelines Affecting Deadlines

Certain legal guidelines can also affect the terms of filing a legal lawsuit. The so-called “statute of repose” may well affect the terms of filing a lawsuit for products that are over 15 years old. In fact, this statute is a very unfair one, working against the interests of the Texas citizens. Instead, it helps foreign companies from countries such as Korea, China, and Japan. Numerous legal attorneys are currently fighting the statute in hopes of changing its terms and conditions in favor of Texas citizens.

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