Legal Question in Personal Injury in United Kingdom

Limitations Period

Hi there,

I understand that there's a 3 year limitations period for personal injury cases.

Does the limitations act require that proceedings in the court be commenced within that limitation period, or that a letter of claim be sent?

For e.g if the letter of claim is sent 3 days before the expiry date (3 years) will that be safe?

Thanks so much!

Sue


Asked on 6/17/07, 7:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Dutton Legal -Zone

Re: Limitations Period

Proceedings in a claim for personal injury must indeed be commenced within three years of the event giving rise to the claim. Sending a letter of claim is not the same as issuing proceedings, but in exceptional circumstances it could lead a court to extend the limitation period as they have the power to do.

I would need to know far more about this particular case before advising further but if you care to get in touch I will be happy to do so.

Andrew Dutton

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Answered on 6/18/07, 2:29 pm


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