It may take years to fully recover from a serious personal injury. But if you take too many years to pursue a civil lawsuit or workers’ compensation claim for that injury, you may be entirely out of luck. That is because in North Carolina, as in every other state, personal injury and workers’ compensation claims have expiration dates as prescribed in North Carolina’s personal injury statute of limitations and workers’ compensation law.
If you attempt to file a personal injury lawsuit after the expiration of the statute of limitations, a judge will dismiss your case, and you will lose your right to obtain any compensation whatsoever. You will inadvertently deprive your family and yourself of money and resources you may desperately need and certainly deserve.
That is why it is crucial to contact an experienced North Carolina personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyer as soon as possible after your accident. Speaking with an attorney does not necessarily mean that you’ll file a lawsuit. But it does mean you are taking the necessary steps to protect your rights and preserve your ability to hold accountable the person who upended your life.
What Is a Personal Injury “Statute of Limitations” in North Carolina?
Simply put, a statute of limitations is the law’s way of saying, “if you snooze, you lose.” It is a law that establishes the time within which a person can file a case in court seeking compensation or other remedies. Once the applicable limitations period runs out,...
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