San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

There are many critical parts of a lawsuit, including the preparation, trial and judgment of the case. However, one of the most important aspects of a lawsuit is actually filing it on time. Many people lose the ability to possibly be obtained for their injuries because they missed the deadline to file the lawsuit. If a person needs more time to find evidence, or to do legal research on their case, they may be able to ask for a continuance on the matter after the case has been filed. But if the case has not been filed, then the person may just be out of luck.

The statute of limitations varies for different kinds of cases. For example, there is no deadline for a prosecutor to press criminal charges for a murder, but there is a deadline for civil cases. The statute of limitations for civil cases is usually limited to a couple of years, depending on the state that the case is taking place in. The reason for these statutes is to protect people from being liable for the rest of their lives, and to give some responsibility to those injured in pursuing their claims. The deadlines also help with the collection of evidence because as time goes on, evidence starts to disappear or witnesses begin to move away or even pass away.

For most personal injury cases in California, the statute of limitations is between one and three years. There are exceptions to the rule—for example, if you were delayed in finding out your injuries, then the start of the allotted time period may start later than the initial accident. To find out your rights and whether you can still file a claim for personal injuries or property damage, call the lawyers of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free consultation. You can contact us at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Visit www.alawpro.com to find out more about the different types of personal injury cases and to learn more about our law firm.