Is it too late to sue for damages relating to an assault that took place 10 years ago and that resulted in head trauma causing grand mal seizures?
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Is it too late to sue for damages relating to an assault that took place 10 years ago and that resulted in head trauma causing grand mal seizures?
The person was found guilty in the criminal case.
Asked on January 22, 2014 under Personal Injury, Washington
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
The statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit for assault in Washington state is either two or three years depending on the facts of the case.
Therefore, it is too late to file a lawsuit for assault ten years after it occurred because the statute of limitations has tolled (expired).
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