Like every state, Indiana has a statute of limitations for personal injury law cases. The legal team at the Law Offices of Charles P. Dargo, P.C. has been serving clients throughout the Northwest, Indiana, region since 2004; personal injury law is one of their primary practice areas. Their experts want you to understand you have a limited time to pursue a case.

3 Things To Know About Indiana's Personal Injury Statute Of Limitations

1. You Have Two Years To File

Generally, unless a you are a minor, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Indiana. If you wait beyond that time frame, you may have forfeited your right to mount a legal case and seek damages. It is in your best interest to obtain legal counsel as soon as possible after suffering an injury.

2. Some Personal Injury Claims Have Tighter Restrictions

For personal injury cases against regulatory or government agencies, there is a stricter statute of limitations. If you're planning to file a personal injury claim against a city or county agency, you have only 180 days from the date of the injury to do so. If you're planning to pursue a case against a state or government agency, you have 270 days to file.

3. The Sooner You File, The Better

Suffering an injury that leaves you not only unable to work but struggling to make ends meet is a challenge. You and your family shouldn’t endure this situation — the sooner you file a personal injury suit, the better it will be for your case and well-being. Dealing with a personal injury right away will ensure the legal process gets to work for you and a resolution comes sooner.

To schedule a consultation with a personal injury law attorney, call the Law Offices of Charles P. Dargo, P.C. at (219) 345-3114. You also can contact them on their website, www.bettercallmylawyer.com, where you'll find more information about the law firm and its practice areas, including family law and criminal law. By understanding Indiana's statute of limitations, you will make the best decisions about your personal injury case.