Can someone sue 3 years after an automobile accident?
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Can someone sue 3 years after an automobile accident?
Asked on May 31, 2012 under Accident Law, Maryland
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Maryland has a three year statute of limitations in personal injury (auto accident) cases. This means the lawsuit has to be filed before the three year anniversary of the date of the accident. If the lawsuit is filed before the three year statute of limitations expires, the lawsuit has been timely filed. If the lawsuit was not filed before the expiration of the three year statute of limitations, the plaintiff has lost his or her rights in the matter forever and the claim is barred by the statute of limitations.
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