Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations lays out the time period in which a lawsuit must be filed. Statute of limitations laws were created to ensure that lawsuits are dealt with in a timely manner. Statute of limitations laws also ensure that convictions are based upon evidence that has not deteriorated with time.
The statutes of limitations laws vary by the state you file and by the type of lawsuit filed. In California, the most common statutes of limitations, include:
If the type of lawsuit you are looking for is not listed, check the California Code of Civil Procedure to see how much time you have to file for other claims.
Knowing the statute of limitations is essential to having a successful claim, failing to file a claim within the statute of limitations bars the ability to recover anything for that claim. Therefore, it is extremely important to contact a lawyer to ensure that your claims are protected and filed within the correct statute of limitations time period. Many claims are lost because the statute of limitations has run out. If you have a claim and are unsure how long you have to file or are worried time is running out, please contact our firm.
Disclaimer: The above is simply a general overview of statute of limitations. Each case is fact specific and other factors may be involved that could affect your claim and when you should bring your claim. Contact a lawyer immediately to ensure that your claims are timely filed prior to the statute of limitations expiring
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