QUESTION
Can I still sue the police for causing pain and suffering?
Asked on Dec 11th, 2013 on Personal Injury - Florida
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The incident happened 4 years ago. They slammed me on the ground and put their foot in my back while I was 7 months pregnant.
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Besides the fact that the statute of limitations has run, did you or your child suffer a permanent injury? If not, it is unlikely that you would recover much of anything. But, it is too late in Idaho to bring that case.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2013 at 3:32 PM
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Probably not as there is a 4 year statute of limitations.
Answered on Dec 12th, 2013 at 6:26 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Probably not. You waited too long.
Answered on Dec 12th, 2013 at 6:26 PM
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Statute of limitation is 3 years.
Answered on Dec 12th, 2013 at 6:26 PM
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Law Offices of Wayne J. Wimer, Inc. P.S.
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If this happened in Washington state, the statute of limitations has run and you would not be able to sue for your damages. If the fetus was injured, there would still be a cause of action for the child. On the other hand, if you were a minor when this happened, the statute of limitations would not commence to run until you turned 18 years of age.
Answered on Dec 12th, 2013 at 6:26 PM
James Eugene Hasser
You're probably too late in Alabama, but your child may if he or she was injured. Good luck.
Answered on Dec 12th, 2013 at 6:26 PM
Normally claims against governmental entities and their employee must be filed within 180 days of the incident or they are barred. In addition, in California a suit for bodily injury must be filed within 2 years of the incident. So unfortunately, it appears you case is barred by these statutes.
Answered on Dec 12th, 2013 at 6:26 PM