How long after an accident, doI have to file a lawsuit?
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How long after an accident, doI have to file a lawsuit?
need statue of limitations to file a lawsuit for auto accident
Asked on December 12, 2011 under Accident Law, Florida
Answers:
Paula McGill / Paula J. McGill, Attorney at Law
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the accident occurred in Georgia with a nongovernmental entity, you have two years from the accident to file and serve the lawsuit. You shouldn't wait until the last minute to file, it might take a while to find and serve the lawsuit. Moreover, this is an issue of evidence, witnesses, and memory that tend to disappear as time goes by.
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