Statute of limitations deadlines Cases

When the Clock Stops: How Tolling Extends Liability Deadlines, Statute of limitations deadlines

A statute of limitations is the deadline for filing a lawsuit. If you miss it, you lose the right to sue, no matter how strong your case. But...

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The Discovery Rule: When the Statute of Limitations Clock Really Starts, Statute of limitations deadlines

You might think the statute of limitations deadline for filing a lawsuit starts on the exact day you get hurt. For many cases, that is true. If a car...

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The Discovery Rule and When the Clock Starts, Statute of limitations deadlines

Every legal claim has a deadline. That deadline is called the statute of limitations. For most types of lawsuits, the clock starts ticking the day...

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How the Discovery Rule Affects Your Statute of Limitations Deadline, Statute of limitations deadlines

Every legal claim has a built-in countdown clock called the statute of limitations. This is the maximum time you have to file a lawsuit after...

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The Discovery Rule: When the Statute of Limitations Clock Starts Later, Statute of limitations deadlines

The statute of limitations sets a hard deadline for filing a lawsuit. Most people assume that deadline runs from the date of the injury itself. If...

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The Discovery Rule: When the Clock Doesn’t Start Until You Know, Statute of limitations deadlines

Most people think a lawsuit deadline starts ticking the moment something bad happens. A car accident happens on Tuesday, so you have until next...

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The Statute of Repose in Asbestos Cases: When Time Runs Out on Your Claim, Asbestos exposure and mesothelioma claims

Most people know that if you get hurt, you have a limited time to sue. That is the statute of limitations. It usually starts when you discover the...

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The Shifting Landscape of Statutes of Limitations in Clergy Sexual Abuse Claims, Sexual abuse and clergy liability

One of the most complicated hurdles in a clergy sexual abuse case is the statute of limitations. This is a legal deadline that decides how long after...

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Statute of Limitations for Mesothelioma Claims, Asbestos exposure and mesothelioma claims

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you are facing a brutal reality. This cancer is almost always caused by asbestos...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common liability case queries.

What are the most common types of losses claimed?

Losses are almost always financial, as these cases involve economic harm rather than physical injury. Common examples include losing money on a poor investment, paying excessive taxes due to bad advice, buying a defective property based on a negligent survey, or incurring extra construction costs from flawed architectural plans. The goal is to recover the money you lost to put you in the position you would have been in with proper advice.

Who can be held legally responsible for illegal dumping or pollution?

Responsibility extends to anyone who actively participates. This includes the person who physically dumps the waste, the company or property owner who hired them, and the business that generated the waste. Critically, a property owner can be liable for contamination on their land even if they didn’t cause it, under “owner liability” rules. In some cases, company executives and managers can be held personally responsible if they authorized or willfully ignored the illegal activity, piercing the corporate shield.

Who can be held responsible if debris injures a member of the public?

Liability usually falls on the party controlling the site and the work. The general contractor and relevant subcontractors have a duty to protect the public through measures like sidewalk sheds, debris netting, and secure fencing. Property owners may also be liable if they hired an incompetent contractor or failed to ensure safe practices. The key question is who had control over the area and the work that caused the debris to escape the site.

What if I am partially at fault for the accident?

Many states use “comparative negligence” rules, meaning your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you were 20% at fault, you recover 80% of your damages. A few states use “contributory negligence,“ where any fault on your part can bar you from recovering anything. Your insurance company will negotiate these percentages with the other driver’s insurer based on the evidence. An attorney can often argue for a more favorable fault allocation.