Statute Limitations Exceptions Explained

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In Washington, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally three years, but exceptions like the discovery rule, legal disability, and fraud or concealment may apply. Legal incapacitation can toll the statute. Given the complexity of cases involving tribal vehicles and potential police misconduct, consulting a specialized attorney is crucial.

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OK, well I got hit by a truck as a pedestrian six years ago and suffered multiple bad injuries, including brain damage. I’m constantly in pain in my body some days I can barely walk and on top of the brain damage. I also have mental illness now it caused me severe depression on top of multiple other issues. The police covered it up in the report because it was a tribal vehicle with no insurance so I was never able to get any money or anything. Besides them doing that I lost my house in my job while I was in the hospital, so I got wheeled out of the hospital in a wheelchair with nowhere to go and was on the street and had to get myself off of it I’m barely into a place now but I’m told that because of statute of limitations I can’t do anything like sue the tribe or the driver. Is there a way around statute of limitations? I feel like I didn’t get to see justice and I have to deal with it every single day
Kelly, I'm really sorry to hear about your situation. In Washington, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is typically three years. However, there might be exceptions or other legal avenues to explore. Would you like me to connect you with local lawyers who can provide more detailed assistance on your case?
No, I’ve talked to you a lot of lawyers around here that aren’t willing to take it because of the statute of limitations. Could you tell me what the exceptions would be or other legal avenues that I could possibly explore?
In Washington, there are a few exceptions to the statute of limitations for personal injury claims that might be relevant to your case:
- Discovery Rule: If you didn't discover your injury right away, the statute might start from the date of discovery.
- Legal Disability: If you were legally incapacitated at the time of injury, the statute might be tolled.
- Fraud or Concealment: If the responsible party concealed their involvement, the statute might be extended.
Consider consulting a lawyer who specializes in these exceptions for more tailored advice.
What does legally incapacitated mean?
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"Legally incapacitated" means that a person is unable to manage their own affairs or make legal decisions due to mental or physical disability. This can impact legal processes, such as tolling statutes of limitations. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
Yes, please
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Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
What is your phone number?
*-*-* call this evening or tomorrow please
I'm sorry, but I cannot make calls. However, I can assist in connecting you with local lawyers. Could you please provide your zipcode?
Yes, you should also include that. It was a tribal vehicle with no insurance.
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Thank you for providing the additional detail about the tribal vehicle with no insurance. This could potentially impact the legal avenues available to you. I'll ensure that this information is included in your case summary for the lawyer. Is there anything else you'd like to add or ask?
Possibly that the police covered it up for that reason
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Thank you, Kelly, for the additional information. The involvement of a tribal vehicle and potential police cover-up could indeed be significant. If there's anything else you'd like to add or ask, feel free to let me know.
Thank you
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Kelly's situation involves complex legal issues, including potential exceptions to the statute of limitations, tribal sovereignty, and allegations of police misconduct. It's crucial to engage a lawyer specializing in these areas to explore any viable legal avenues. Given the severity and complexity of the case, it's highly recommended to seek legal counsel. Would you like any further assistance or information on this matter?
No, thank you for your
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The situation you've described is quite complex and involves several legal issues, including potential exceptions to the statute of limitations and possible misconduct. It's important to continue seeking specialized legal counsel to explore potential options. If you need more information or assistance in the future, feel free to reach out.