Generally you have 3 years from the date of an incident or actual knowledge of an incident to make a claim. There are exceptions and this can be extended in a number of circumstances. Most notably, if someone sustains such a severe brain injury that they have not got the ability to manage their own financial affairs, they are not subject to this time limit.
However, as a result of delays that occur, vital time can be lost in evidence gathering, which can be detrimental to a claim. The effect upon someone's quality of life can be dramatic. Therefore anyone who may have a claim for compensation should speak to a specialist solicitor as soon as possible to ensure that the vital evidence gathering process begins and opportunities to put a potential Claimant ahead of their opponent are not lost.
For more legal information on military and catastrophic injury cases please contact Lesley Casey.
If you believe that you might have a legal claim relating to Time Limits to Bring Your Claim, please complete the online enquiry form or call 0870 024 0558. Your enquiry will be forwarded to a solicitor who specialises in Time Limits to Bring Your Claim.
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