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When Can You File?: Understanding the Statute of Limitations

A mistreated nursing home resident may be entitled to pursue financial compensation for their injuries. This compensation can allow that person to handle their medical expenses and spend more time emotionally and physically working through the abuse. However, anyone considering an injury claim has a limited time in which they can do so. Residents may lose their opportunity for justice if they wait too long to file a claim.

If you or someone you love has suffered because of a nursing home worker’s dangerous or neglectful behavior, you may be eligible for a lawsuit or settlement. For additional information regarding your legal options, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 1-800-346-5529.

How Does the Statute of Limitations Work?

Simply put, the statute of limitations effectively puts a time limit on each injury case. Once a person is injured, there is a time limit to how long they may legally wait to file a claim. If they try to file after this time limit expires, their claim won’t be accepted by the court. The following rules are in place regarding this legal time limit:

  • Most cases have a two-year time limit
  • This limit can be extended to the point when a person discovers their injuries
  • Due to multiple possible injuries, it can be difficult to set a definite time limit

These cases can prove somewhat complicated for the rules of the statute of limitations. This is, in large part, because the statute of limitations can become more difficult to track when multiple instances of injury or abuse occur. However, legal advisor can help a person sort out their options more completely.

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An abused resident in a nursing home may have options available in order to fight their abusers on fair legal grounds. To discuss your injury claim if you’ve suffered because of a nursing home worker, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 1-800-346-5529 today.