Time Limits
Different types of cases have different time limits in which they have to be pursued. If the wrong time limit is applied it can have devastating consequences for your claim.
The law in relation to this area is very complex but it is fair to say that time really is of the essence.
The time limits for court cases are set out by statute. The following is a very broad outline of commonly encountered time limits:
- In cases involving personal injury, a three year time limit applies from the date of the accident or from date of knowledge that you have been injured.
- For children under the age of 18 the time limit runs up until their 21st birthday.
- For individuals lacking capacity, a case can be pursued up to three years from the time when that person ceases to be under a disability.
- In relation to travel claims different time limits can be applied in relation to claims involving injuries on ships or aeroplanes. Also different countries have their own set of time limits – for example the time limit for pursuing a personal injury claim in
- In cases of professional negligence the time limit is generally six years from the date of the negligent act.
If a case is being presented to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority the general time limit for submission of the relevant form is two years from the date of the incident.
There are notable exceptions to these time limits and you should always contact a solicitor as soon as possible to seek advice in relation to this issue.
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