I can't say for sure but it appears the statute of limitations has run. The  statute of limitations for property damage is 3 years and for an unwritten  contract 5 years, a written contract 10 years and a personal injury case  normally for an adult 2 years. If a minor then 1 year from the date of the age  of majority.

Is it too late to sue for more claims on an accident that happened five years ago? Question Detail: If I was in an accident almost 5 years ago that was not my fault and the other party's insurance gave me a settlement for the car only because it was totaled. However my car was paid for and the amount they gave me was only enough to put a down payment on another car. Is it too late to sue for any other claims?

 

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I can't say for sure but it appears the statute of limitations has run. The statute of limitations for property damage is 3 years and for an unwritten contract 5 years, a written contract 10 years and a personal injury case normally for an adult 2 years. If a minor then 1 year from the date of the age of majority. 




For good advice see a lawyer and if you have questions about this blog, the law or your case write or call me directly. Steve Lombardi, sdlombardi@aol.com and 515-222-1110. I handle all types of personal injury cases including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, workers' compensation cases. We help truckers all across the country who come through Iowa and end up in an accident. If we need other lawyers from other states we hire them and it costs you no more than what you would pay us; in other words, we split the fee between us. So call 515-222-1110 or email us at sdlombardi@aol.com. 
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