Statue of Limitations in Premises Liability Cases (including cases that involve government entities)

By: Penelope Stone | Posted: 15th April 2010

NYC residents that have been injured due to the negligence of a property owner have the right to file a lawsuit to recover financial damage for their injuries. That said, accident victims should be made aware of the fact that there is a statute of limitation on filing a premises liability claim and told to act promptly. Just what is a statue of limitation? It is, in laymen’s terms, a set time period in which claimants can pursue litigation against wrongdoers. This was instituted for a number of reasons, but the biggest advantage of filing a lawsuit right away is to build a solid foundation to build a case. A quality NY premises liability lawyer understand that the fresher the case, the easier it is to compile evidence. Strong evidence is often what enables people to obtain the compensation they desire from their lawsuit.

Also known as “periods of prescription" or "prescriptive periods" the statue of limitations often stops at 2 years for misdemeanors or civil crimes but this can vary from state to state. In NY, the statute of limitation in regards to a civil court lawsuit involving personal injury is one year with few notable exceptions. In any case, it would be wise for a NYC residents to contact a qualified premise liability lawyer to see if they have a solid case of not.

In NY the law firm of Proner and Proner is the law firm to visit.

The premises liability lawyers at Proner and Proner help victims make an informed decision regarding their claim. NY injury victims should set up a free case review to see if the statue of limitations applies to their particular case if they deserve compensation for injuries.
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