What is the statute of limitations?

• The statute of limitations is the time within which the plaintiff must bring an action against the defendant. For example in NSW a case of personal injury can only be brought within 3 years from the date on which the incident occurred.
• If you are outside the 3 year limitation period you may still be able to bring your claim if you can show that you have only recently learned that you suffered damage (such as with a latent injury which developed over time) or have only recently learned the identity of the wrongdoer.
• Different limitations apply to different torts and in different places. It is for this reason that you should try to obtain legal advice as soon as practicable after the occurrence of an incidence.
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