How long do you have to get a lawyer after a car accident?
In Kentucky, you should hire a lawyer as fast as possible after a car crash. You have two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit, but waiting too long to hire a lawyer can harm your case. If you want to get really technical you could hire a lawyer the day before the two-year mark, but it is highly unlikely a lawyer will pick up your case at that point. The statute of limitations is extended for minors involved in a car crash so that may add more time for you to get a lawyer after a Kentucky car crash.