Highway to the Danger Zone: The Statute of Limitations
Never leave your wingman…and never miss filing your lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires. Unfortunately, missing this critical deadline continues to plague lawyers who fail to properly calendar the date, often resulting in a legal malpractice claim. They may solely rely on someone else to calculate the deadline, miscalculate the deadline, or simply fail to recognize they must identify the date the statute of limitations runs. Each state has codified the timelines for filing suit for particular causes of action, so it is crucial to check your jurisdiction’s laws. Further, there may be certain rules with respect to minors, tolling the statute, and the discoverability of a claim that can affect the deadline for filing suit.
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