Probably not, but see a lawyer for an exact answer. It's been way too long past the statute of limitations and the discovery rule more than likely isn't going to help you in that this could be anticipated, but probably not proven twenty years ago. Additionally you have the issue of causation that will likely be tough to prove up after twenty years of aging and more than likely having other accidents and injuries.

Is there anything I can do about a personal injury that happened twenty years ago? I was injured about twenty years ago and did not settle my case. Now the injuries to my spine have gotten worse. I have arthritis, bone spurs, muscle spasms, and constant pain. Is there anything I can do?

 

A:

Probably not, but see a lawyer for an exact answer. It's been way too long past the statute of limitations and the discovery rule more than likely isn't going to help you in that this could be anticipated, but probably not proven twenty years ago. Additionally you have the issue of causation that will likely be tough to prove up after twenty years of aging and more than likely having other accidents and injuries.





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. 
Steve Lombardi, Attorney



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