{"id":2321,"date":"2019-04-05T12:59:38","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T12:59:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2321"},"modified":"2019-04-05T12:59:38","modified_gmt":"2019-04-05T12:59:38","slug":"can-a-personal-injury-statute-of-limitations-be-extended","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/can-a-personal-injury-statute-of-limitations-be-extended\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Personal Injury Statute of Limitations Be Extended?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Were you seriously injured in an accident that was not\nyour fault, and now you are afraid you\u2019ve missed your deadline to file a claim\nfor compensation? If so, there is some important information about personal\ninjury statute of limitations you need to know before moving forward.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What are Statute of Limitations?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Statute of limitations are a type of state or federal ordinance or law that sets a time frame in which a person can bring forth legal proceedings in order to enforce their rights, either in criminal or civil court. Personal injury claims are brought forth in civil court. The purpose of such laws is to thwart fraudulent claims brought into action after all evidence is lost or gone. After a long period of time, evidence is lost and witness testimony can be weakened by missing persons or faulty memories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although criminal statute of limitations are generally longer, as much as five years or more, most personal injury claims retain an average statute of limitations of 2 years or less, depending on the details of the case. As for Indiana, you can find some specifics regarding civil statute of limitations in Title 34, Article 11, Chapter 2<\/a> of the Indiana Code book.\u00a0 In addition, claims against political subdivisions or the state should be made immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Missed Deadlines<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If a person misses the deadline to make a personal\ninjury claim, there are usually no other alternatives and their case will\nlikely be dismissed. However, on rare occasions, the statute of limitations may\nbe extended under special circumstances. Basically, if there are legal grounds\nfor extended or altering the statute of limitations for a civil claim, they may\nbe granted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These exceptions vary from state to state; each state\nhas their own set of rules and procedures for such extensions. For this reason,\nif you have questions or concerns about making a personal injury claim on time,\nit is vital that you consult with a seasoned Indianapolis personal injury\nlawyer for professional guidance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Exceptions to Limitations Statute <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In legal terms, extending a statute of limitations\ndeadline is referred to as \u201ctolling\u201d the running of the statute\u2019s clock. This\nis more like pausing the clock, rather than extending the deadline. And\nalthough the action of tolling the clock is rare, and the laws that governs it\nvaries among states, there are some cases in which it does occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Granted extensions to the statute of limitations\ndeadline may be given to personal injury victims who were minors at the time of\nthe accident, or legally incapacitated (or declared legally incompetent).\nExtensions might also be approved if the at-fault party fled or hid from the\nstate after the accident, or unlawfully attempted to conceal the occurrence of\nthe accident or the role they played in causing injuries to the victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk to a Personal Injury Attorney Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contact the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to discuss the best course of action for your Indianapolis personal injury claim<\/a>. Our seasoned lawyers can recover the full and fair compensation you deserve for your resulting damages and losses, including hospital bills, medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more. Additionally, we offer free initial consultations and never collect attorney fees unless we prevail for you. Call today to schedule your consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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