If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, recklessness or intentional acts, you have the right to file a personal injury claim against them in Minnesota. This legal dispute allows you to seek monetary compensation for damages, but there are limits to how much time after the injury you have to purse a claim.
The Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Cases
The statute of limitations sets the time period for which you can file a lawsuit against someone who has caused you harm. They exist to help ensure prompt legal action and fairness since overtime memories can fade and evidence can become lost or damaged. In Minnesota, these time limits vary depending on the type of case, making it important to act promptly and to consult with a qualified attorney.
Below we have outlined the standard time limits for the most common types of personal injury cases. If you have questions about the statute of limitations for a specific situation, reach out to our experienced personal injury attorneys. We can provide tailored legal advice to protect your rights and ensure you don’t miss any important deadlines.
General Personal Injury
The statute of limitations for most personal injury lawsuits such as those involving car accidents, bike accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog bites and other negligence claims is six years from the date of the injury.
Willful Misconduct
For injuries that occur due to assault, battery, slander, or other intentional torts the statute of limitations is two years.
Medical Malpractice
You have up to four years from the date of the alleged malpractice to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Wrongful Death
If a family member passes away because of another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, a wrongful death claim can be filed up to three years from the date of their death or six years from the date of their injury. There is no statute of limitations if the victim was murdered.
Product Liability
In Minnesota, the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim from a defective or dangerous product is generally four years from the date of the injury.
Workplace Injury
You generally have three years from the date your employer filed a written report of a workplace injury to file a workers’ compensation claim. If no report was made, you have six years from the date of the injury to file a claim.
Government Tort
If your personal injury claim involves a Minnesota state or local government entity, you only have 180 days from the date the injury was discovered to file.
Minors
If the injury is to a child under 18 years of age, the statute of limitations is paused until they turn 18.
Hurt in an Accident? Our Minneapolis Attorneys Can Help.
Car accidents, bike crashes and other tragic events can leave you with severe injuries that require in-depth and costly medical care and recovery. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Call the attorneys at Brazil Sweeney Law Group in Minneapolis today for help with your personal injury case. We will help you understand your rights, navigate the personal injury claims process, and seek the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering. You don’t pay, unless we win. Call now for a free, no-obligation case review and let us get to work for you.