Tag archives: Statute of Limitations

Injury Claims By Children – Know The Special Rules For Statute of Limitations

#AskIsaacZisckind The Ontario Limitations Act should be of a concern for anyone injury through the negligence of another party. Under normal circumstances, you only have two years from the date of the accident causing you to be injured to sue for compensation. Two years might appear to be a lot of time, but it can go by quickly. Waiting too long could ruin your chance to recover damages, but there are special rules in place to protect the rights of children and certain other categories of accident victims if a lawsuit is not filed within the two-year limitation period. The ... Read more

Demystifying the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: Why It Might Not Be Too Late To Sue

#AskNadiaCondotta Few things are more difficult for a personal injury lawyer than meeting with someone who has suffered serious injuries through the negligence of another party and having to tell them they waiting too long before consulting a lawyer and their clam for compensation is barred by the statute of limitations. Although intended to promote fairness by encouraging people with claims to assert them before memories of witnesses fade and evidence is lost or destroyed, it might not appear fair to an accident victim struggling to understand the statute of limitations for the first time. Ontario Limitations Act The basic ... Read more