How Long After My Accident Do I Have to File a Lawsuit in Maryland?

After you sustain any injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongful acts, you have only a certain period to pursue a suit for personal injury. So, you may be wondering how long after my accident do I have to file a lawsuit? The precise amount of time you have varies depending on the statutes of limitations the state has in effect and which one applies to the type of lawsuit you intend to file. With the Law Offices of Nicholas J. Del Pizzo, a Baltimore law firm, we can take an in-depth look. 

Answering The Question: How Long After My Accident Do I Have to File a Lawsuit in Maryland?

Different Limitations for Different Types of Suits

Many states have different statutes of limitations depending on which type of personal injury suit you intend to file. As an example, your time limit for suing based on injuries you suffered in a motor vehicle accident may be much different from your time limit for filing a suit based on injuries you suffered as a result of medical malpractice.

The most general time frame ranges from one year to three years, but again, you need to file within the one specifically applicable to you and your lawsuit. If you happen to miss this deadline, any suit you attempt to file will probably be dismissed once the defendant’s attorney points out that you missed your SOL deadline. This will leave you stuck with all your medical and other expenses to pay yourself, with no way to collect damages from the person who caused your accident. 

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