“Statute of Limitations” is a term used by courts to establish the deadline by which an lawsuit can be filed after the events at issue have occurred. The length of the statute of limitations differs between states and also differs between types of cases. It is set by state statute with the intent of promoting fairness and keeping old cases from clogging the court system. If suit is not commenced before the statute of limitations has expired, the suit is permanently barred from being brought in court.

The attorneys of Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, are licensed in the state courts for Missouri, Arkansas and Mississippi, as well as certain federal courts. We are familiar with the statutes of limitations in these states and urge potential clients to contact our law firm right away, even if undecided as to whether or not you wish to proceed with a lawsuit. We firmly believe it best that you know your legal options and the statute of limitations so that you can decide whether or not you want to pursue your potential claim rather than to forfeit it because you waited too long and didn’t know your rights.

A statute of limitations exists in auto accidents, truck accident, personal injury, medical malpractice, workers compensation and wrongful death cases. A statute of limitations exists in actions on a business contract, cases involving real estate transactions and even in criminal cases, where the State as a deadline in which to file criminal charges. There is a statute of limitations for filing an appeal of the denial of your Social Security disability benefits, as well as many, many other causes of action that arise in day to day life. Because the clock is ticking on your potential claim, it is important that you contact an experienced attorney right away to discuss your matter and to know when you claim might be permanently barred. Contact us today to discuss the statute of limitations that is applicable to your potential legal issue.