What is the deadline for filing a personal injury or wrongful death case after a truck accident?
Like the recoverable damages, deadlines vary from state to state. Many states require a lawsuit to be filed within two years of the accident. Some states, such as Kentucky, Tennessee and Louisiana, impose a one-year deadline. In Missouri, if the accident caused injuries but did not result in death, any suit must be filed within five years of the accident. However, if the victim was killed in the accident, a suit must be filed within two years from the date of death. To learn the exact period that applies, contact The Lowe Law Firm.
Like the recoverable damages, deadlines vary from state to state. Many states require a lawsuit to be filed within two years of the accident. Some states, such as Kentucky, Tennessee and Louisiana, impose a one-year deadline. In Missouri, if the accident caused injuries but did not result in death, any suit must be filed within five years of the accident. However, if the victim was killed in the accident, a suit must be filed within two years from the date of death.
