What is the statute of limitations for filing a catastrophic injury claim?

In Alaska, there are specific laws that define the statute of limitations—the amount of time after a catastrophic injury that a person has to file a claim. In Alaska, the law states that a person injured in a catastrophic injury has two years from the date of the injury to file their claim. However, if the injury resulted in death, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of death. In some cases, the statute of limitations may be amended if good cause is shown. Good cause may be shown if the injured party can explain why they were reasonably unaware of the injury, or why it was not possible to file within the two year period. The statute of limitations may be extended if the injury was caused by a defective product, or if the injury was caused by an agent of the state or a government agency. In the case of a government agency, the statute of limitations is three years from the date of the injury. It is important to remember that the statute of limitations for filing a claim begins once the injury has occurred, and not when the injured party realizes the extent of their injury or when the medical diagnosis is made. If the claim is not filed before the end of the two year period, the injured party may be prohibited from pursuing legal action.

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