Can I lose the right to recover damages?
You can lose your right to recover compensation if you fail to file your lawsuit within a certain time period. Every state has certain time limits, called "Statute of Limitations," that govern the period during which you must bring a personal injury lawsuit. The facts of one accident may give rise to several legal claims, and each legal claim may have a different Statute of Limitations. It may be in your best interest to talk with a lawyer as soon as you receive an injury or discover that you may have a claim.