What can I do if I am beyond the statutue of limitations? 21 Answers as of February 17, 2012

Consulting with an attorney may assist you in determining what options, if any, you may have. However, since so much time has already passed, you really need to contact an attorney as soon as possible. Allowing an attorney to interview you or consulting an attorney will enable him/her to ask you questions about your situation which are based on the law. He/she will also be able to determine whether or not you have any options and whether there are any claims that can be considered for damages. Good luck to you.

You should try to get an attorney or legal organization which handles abuse cases to assist you or to consult with for specific legal advicwe and direction. I agree that unless the statute of limitation was tolled in any way, you are probablt time-barred from initiating any litigation for child abuse etc.

There are attorney's who specialize in these cases. I can refer you if you need a referral, but I'd rather not do an analysis of the discovery rule and how it applies to the statute of limitations without knowing more about your case.

RCW 4.16.340 is your statute. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=4.16.340 You can read cases interpreting it at the MRSC website, including the following: DeYOUNG v. PROVIDENCE MED. CTR. 136 Wn.2d 136 C.J.C. v. CORP. OF CATHOLIC BISHOP 138 Wn.2d 699 MILLER V. CAMPBELL 164 Wn.2d 529 ST. MICHELLE v. ROBINSON 52 Wn. App. 309 JAMERSON v. VANDIVER 85 Wn. App. 564 OOSTRA v. HOLSTINE 86 Wn. App. 536 C.J.C. v. CATHOLIC BISHOP 88 Wn. App. 70 HOLLMANN v. CORCORAN 89 Wn. App. 323 E.R.B. v. CHURCH OF GOD 89 Wn. App. 670 FUNKHOUSER v. WILSON 89 Wn. App. 644 CLOUD v. SUMMERS 98 Wn. App. 724 Architechtonics Constr. Mgmt., Inc. v. Khorram 111 Wn. App. 725 Dec. 2006 Korst v. McMahon 136 Wn. App. 202 Apr. 2007 Miller v. Campbell 137 Wn. App. 762

There may not be anything you can do as the statute of limitations is a huge hurdle to overcome. Some states have statutes that stop or "toll" the statute for certain circumstances. You should consult with a personal injury lawyer in your area to see if there was any tolling of the statute.

In most states you should be fine. Specific legislation has been enacted to protect people like you.

These are very tragic cases and more common than most people think. While you didn't indicate the date of the abuse, there are many factors that are involved in determining whether you are in fact beyond the statute of limitations in your particular case. I suggest you immediately speak with an attorney who can properly evaluate and examine the viability of your claim.

In some circumstances, the statute of limitation can be tolled in these instances. You should talk to a lawyer in your area who can ask more specific questions to determine if you may still have a case.

Generally, if you have passed the statute of limitations, you do not have a claim.

You need to contact a lawyer in the state the acts occurred. Many states have extended the time limitations for filing sex abuse claims. You may be able to still pursue a claim.