Apr 2026
4 min read
Every injury claim has a legal deadline — and the practical deadline is earlier than the legal one. Here’s how the clock actually works.
The legal deadline
Statutes of limitation vary by jurisdiction and claim type — commonly two to three years from the injury, sometimes less for claims against public bodies, sometimes more for children or late-discovered harm. Miss it, and the claim is gone regardless of merit.
The practical deadline is earlier
Cases are built on evidence, and evidence doesn’t wait for the statute.
CCTV footage is routinely overwritten within weeks.
Witnesses move, forget, and stop answering calls.
Untreated gaps in your medical history get used against you.
Exceptions cut both ways
Discovery rules, minority, and incapacity can extend deadlines — but notice requirements for government defendants can shrink them to months. Never assume your situation fits the general rule.
The sooner we start, the stronger your case. That’s not a slogan — it’s how evidence works.
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One call tells you exactly how long you have and what should be preserved now. It costs nothing, and it keeps every option open.
