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Are there exceptions to the Statute of Limitations?

 

A: Yes, but they are limited. If a child is injured, they cannot legally bring a case on their own until they are 18 years old, so the law allows them two years from their 18th birthday to bring a case. But since medical expenses are actually the parents' responsibility, then the parents must bring their case for such medical expenses within two years of the accident.

Another exception is if you do not know about the negligence during the two year period. This can happen when you find out later what caused the problem, like if you are injured by a dangerous drug and the drug company was hiding the fact from the public. If you bring a case after the Statute of Limitations has passed, then you must rely on the discovery rule.


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