Every state has a law called a statute of limitations, which sets a deadline by which you must file your lawsuit. In general, statutes of limitations vary between one and four years. However, there are many exceptions. If the plaintiff was a minor at the time of the injury, the statute of limitations may not start until he or she turns 18. If the defendant is a government agency, the statute of limitations can be shorter. And in many cases, the statute of limitations doesn't start running until you discover the injury. This can be important when the injury isn't immediately obvious.
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