What are the applicable statutes of limitations?

In Indiana, the applicable statutes of limitations are the laws that limit the timeframe in which civil proceedings can be brought. The length of the statute of limitations depends on the type of case. Generally, the periods of time for a civil lawsuit are as follows: personal injury cases, two years; legal malpractice, two years; medical malpractice, two years; contract disputes, ten years; property damage, two years; and fraud, six years. It is important to note that the statute of limitations begins to run at the time the injury was caused or the claim arose. This means that if you have a claim against someone, you must bring the case before the statute of limitation expires. If you wait past the statute of limitations, your case may be dismissed and you will be unable to take legal action. The defendant may also raise the defense of the statute of limitations in responding to the legal complaint. If the defendant can show that the statute of limitations has passed and the plaintiff did not bring the case in time, the case may be dismissed. In Indiana, there are certain exceptions to the statute of limitations. These include the “discovery rule” which allows for a delayed start of the statute of limitations, the “tolling” of the statute of limitations due to disability or minority, and the “equitable estoppel” which may extend the limitations period if the delay was due to the defendant’s conduct. It is important to consult with an attorney who is familiar with Indiana civil procedure to determine if any of these exceptions apply to your case.

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