In Pennsylvania, adults must file a personal injury lawsuit within two years of an incident in most cases. Generally, the statute of limitations for civil suits resulting from an injury to a child, however, does not begin to take effect until that child reaches the age of 18, for the child's claim only.
If a parent fails to make a claim after a child is injured, perhaps hoping the child's injury may improve, Pennsylvania law normally preserves the rights of children to make claims until the age of 20 for any injury that occurred before the age of 18.
Sometimes, it can take years to determine if an injury has healed improperly. In other cases — such as with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy or CRPS or with certain neuropsychological injuries — symptoms may not even appear until long after the accident. In cases of lead paint exposure or other exposure to toxins, the effects aren't seen for years.
Diagnosis after so much time has passed can be complicated, and the process of determining responsibility is not one that the insurance companies will help with. Your help is right here. Contact Metzger Wickersham today.
You should contact a personal injury lawyer with our firm to discuss the specific statute of limitations that applies to your claim. The above statements are general in nature and may or may not apply to your particular case.
If your child has suffered a personal injury, Metzger Wickersham can be your advocate. An experienced personal injury attorney may be able to assist you or your loved one. Contact our firm. Call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 (1-800-946-9461) today.
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