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The statute of limitation is a law that limits the amount of time that you have to file a particular lawsuit. Many civil lawsuits are limited to only a few years, while criminal matters may have a longer time span. The time limits vary from state to state, and an experienced attorney can help you determine if you are within the statute of limitations on your claim. Call Northern California trial attorneys Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) and let an experienced attorney help you.

Statutes of limitations are put in to ensure justice for both the victim, any suspects and the wrongdoer(s). In order to fairly deliver judgment on a matter, there must be sufficient time for both sides to collect evidence, interview witnesses and make their case. For example, a case for a dog bite case may only be a few years because after that span of time, the dog may die, or the owners may have moved to another state and cannot be found. Additionally, witness recollections change after a certain period of time, and may not be accurate, which may be detrimental to both the victim and the wrongdoer. Murder does not have a statute of limitations because of the extremity of the action, while civil claims are severely limited.

To make sure that you are within the time period to file your claim, contact one of our attorneys now to get a free consultation and learn about your rights. Some cases may not even require that the time limit start from the day that the incident occurred, but might be from the day that you discovered your injuries, or the wrongdoing. The best and most efficient way is to speak to an attorney who is knowledgeable in these matters. Call us at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO), and visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information.