Can I sue for an auto accident that happened two years ago? 58 Answers as of February 17, 2012

The statute of limitations for negligence actions, including car accidents, is four years from the date of the accident. However, pursuant to Florida law, in order to recover damages for your pain and suffering, in addition to your out of pocket medical bills and lost wages, your doctor needs to determine if you sustained a permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability. Generally speaking, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney shortly after your accident so that all evidence may be obtained, while it, and witnesses recollections, are still fresh.

The statute of limitation in Indianapolis on personal injury matters is two years from date of accident. You may want to consult with an accident attorney to see if the time for filing a lawsuit on your possible auto accident claim has expired.

The statute of limitations is three years.

Generally the statute of limitations is three years, but there are exceptions to every rule. Get an attorney and allow him or her to advise you.

In Ohio, you have two years from the date of the crash to sue. There are some circumstances that could extend or toll the statute of limitations, so you would want to run it by an Ohio lawyer to see if you can still file suit before giving up.

4 years in Florida.

The statute of limitations in Colorado is 3 years.

For a Virginia personal injury case arising out of a car accident, the statute of limitations is usually two years. You should check immediately with an experienced personal injury attorney to see if you still have a case. There may be an exception or some fact that helps. For instance, if the accident happened in another state, the time limit for filing a personal injury lawsuit may be different.

Yes. In Washington, the statute of limitations for a car accident is 3 years.

The statute of limitations for personal injury arising from an automobile collision is two years under Georgia law measured from the date of the collision. If the victim died subsequently it is two years measured from the date of death.

If the accident occurred in New York the statute of limitations is three years for a negligence or automobile case. You still can institute a lawsuit within three years from the date of the accident. If you fail to do so within said time you will be forever barred from doing so.

Two years is the time limit.

Montana's statute of limitation for a personal injury is three years, with some exceptions if you are a minor at the time of the injury.

Depends whether 2 years has actually passed. The limitation period is 2 years from the date of the accident. You might get a little more time if the defendant was out of state during that two-year period. Any PI Attorney can file a lawsuit like this in 1 day or same day if necessary. But you need to get on it right away if the 2 years has not expired.

In the state of Indiana you typically have two years from the date of the wreck to file your injury lawsuit. If it has been over two years you are likely out of luck. However you should contact an injury lawyer to discuss the specific facts of your case. There are some exceptions.

It depends upon state law, and in which state the accident occurred. For example, in Washington the statute of limitations is 3 years, while in Oregon it's 2 years. There are a few exceptions to these time limits, and it is best to consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for injuries in an auto accident in Oregon is two years from the date of injury. That means the lawsuit must be filed within that period and served on the defendant within 60 days after that. Otherwise you lose your right to recover from the negligent party.

In general, you have three years from the date of a collision to commence an action at civil law regarding the same.

Statute is exactly 2 years from date of accident. If it happened more than 2 years ago the claim is probably barred unless you were a minor at time of accident.

Yes. 2 years is the usual limitation period. If you've received some payments for medical expenses, lost wages, or property damage, the time may be extended. You should contact an attorney right away.

Two years in Texas. VERY limited exceptions.

In California there is a two (2) year Statute of Limitations in California that applies to most personal injury cases. This means that if you have not settled your claim or filed a lawsuit by the second anniversary of the accident, you may lose your legal rights arising out of the accident.

In PA, the statute is 2 years from the date of the incident.

The statute of limitations is 3 years against a private person (non-governmental employee). You need to show "serious injury" a defined in the Insurance Law.

In Louisiana, you have one year from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party and his insurance company. You have two years to bring an action against an uninsured/underinsured motorist company.

You generally have three years in Massachusetts.

I'm afraid that in Louisiana the prescriptive period (statute of limitations) is only one year from the date of the accident.

If the accident and all other pertinent events occurred in Florida, and it was injury only (no one died as a result), you generally have four years to bring a claim. Wrongful death cases have only a two year statute of limitation. You should talk to a lawyer right away because there is no way to tell you which statute of limitation applies without knowing all the facts. The sooner you talk to someone, the better your chances of avoiding a problem down the road.

It is difficult to evaluation your question based on the limited information provided. For the most part the SOL is three years. It is best to call an experienced attorney right away to help determine your next best course of action.

There is a two-year statute of limitations for auto accidents in Illinois.

Normally you only have 2 years but there are exceptions. So you should discuss with a lawyer that handles personal injuries cases.

Against a driver who caused it, yes, you still have another year. It is 3 years from the date of the accident.

In Utah, the statute of limitations for an automobile accident is four years.

Yes, the statute is three years in Washington State.

In Montana it is 3 years.

The statute of limitations for negligence resulting in a motor vehicle accident is three years from the date of the accident, barring any special circumstances.

The statute of limitations for a car wreck in North Carolina is 3 years, unless there is a wrongful death claim, which has a 2-year statute of limitations.

The Statute of Limitations in California for personal injury is two years from the date of the accident if the at fault party is a private party. Different statute of limitations are in place for government entities.

Under Florida law, you have four years from the date of the accident to pursue a claim for negligence. Whether you can sue to recover damages for the accident requires a detailed analysis of your circumstances by a Florida lawyer.

The statute is two years from the date of the accident.

In general, the statute of limitations in Texas for this type of claim is two years.

The statute of limitations in Oregon is 2 years for injury cases, 3 years for wrongful death.

In Massachusetts, it is 3 years.

The statute is 2 years.