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What is meant by Statute of Limitations?

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What is meant by Statute of Limitations?

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The statutes of limitations are time frames in which you have to file a lawsuit, and are established by the law. If the statute of limitations expires on your case before you file a lawsuit, you have lost your right to file a claim and you no longer have a case. Statutes of limitations vary not only from state to state, but also from case to case. Certain personal injury cases may have deadlines to file anywhere from one to three years from the date of injury, while medical malpractice and wrongful death actions might have shorter statute of limitations. Usually there are also special rules for minors, individuals under 18 years of age, and those who are mentally handicapped . An experienced attorney can help you determine what the statutes of limitations are for your case.