What is a statute of limitations?

A statute of limitations is a law that sets a limit on the amount of time someone has to file a lawsuit related to an incident or accident. In Oklahoma, the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit related to a personal injury accident is two years from the date of the accident or injury. This means that if someone is injured in an accident or suffers a personal injury, they must file a lawsuit within two years of the accident or injury, or else they will be barred from recovering any damages. Statutes of limitations can differ depending on the type of incident or accident that happened. For example, if someone was injured in a medical malpractice accident, the statute of limitations may be shorter than the two year requirement for personal injury cases. In Oklahoma, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases is one year from the date of the incident or injury. It’s important to talk to an attorney as soon as possible if you think you may have a claim for an accident or injury in Oklahoma. An attorney can advise you on the statute of limitations that applies to your particular case and help you file a claim within the time limit.

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