Is there a statute of limitations on a slip and fall accident?
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Is there a statute of limitations on a slip and fall accident?
Slipped on small ice patch on cement steps at public waiting area about 2 1/2 years ago. The area
is used for waiting on public transportation. The area owned by city but maintained by a commercial entity. The result of the fall was a broken radius and other bruises. I live in MI but the accident happened in KS.
Asked on August 6, 2017 under Personal Injury, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Yes, there is a statute of limitations: the statute pertaining to personal injury. The applicable statute would be the one from the state where the accident occured--in this case Kansas. That statute is only two years (that is a common length for personal injury statutes in many states, by the way), so you are likely out of time to sue. That said, there are some doctrines that can sometimes extend the statutory period, or delay when the clock starts running; therefore, IMMEDIATELY, before any more time passes, contact a KA personal injury attorney to discuss your situation in detail and see if you might be in time to file a lawsuit.
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