The Statute of Limitations is important for Kentucky lawsuits. This is the timeframe in which you must file a lawsuit. Failure to file a lawsuit within the prescribed timeframe means the case is forever barred. This blog post discusses the statute of limitations on Kentucky personal injury cases.
Car Crash Statute Of Limitations In Kentucky
You have two years from the date of a car crash in Kentucky to file a lawsuit. This period is extended by PIP payments. This means that you can be in a crash on January 1, 2020; have your carrier pay a medical expense on June 1, 2020; and have up till June 1, 2022 to file. PIP payments can extend the SOL two years. That does not mean you should sit on a case. The longer you wait to hire a lawyer the more damage you can potentially do. When a potential client calls me months after a crash there is usually a hiccup. Motorcycle crash and truck crash cases also have the same statute of limitations.
Slip and Fall And Other Injury Statute Of Limitations In Kentucky
The statute of limitations on a Kentucky slip and fall case is one year from the date of the fall. The one year statute applies to other injury cases including: medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, dog bite, product liability, and most other injury cases.
Extending The Statute Of Limitations
There are some circumstances where both sides can agree to extend the statute of limitations. This MUST be in writing and a lawyer should be involved. The SOL on certain sexual abuse cases extends past one year. Specialized cases like this need a lawyer ASAP.
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