What, if anything, can be done years after a personal injury case is settled regarding continuing pain and suffering?
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What, if anything, can be done years after a personal injury case is settled regarding continuing pain and suffering?
I was hit by a driver who later admitted that her car was faulty and she was impaired. A great deal of time has passed. My father, who I was not living with at the time of the accident ,signed off on my case before I turned 18. I am in my late 50’s now and deal daily with the pain and discomfort from this incident. Is there any avenue open to me?
Asked on October 21, 2012 under Personal Injury, Michigan
Answers:
Catherine Blackburn / Blackburn Law Firm
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I cannot imagine any state that would permit a lawsuit to be brought after so many years. Even if your father's actions did not release the driver (and I am certain they did), statutes of limitation and repose would prohibit any action now. I am sorry.
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