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What is the statute of limitations on a car accident in a private parking lot?
Asked on Feb 29th, 2012 on Automobile Accidents - Iowa
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It was 11:30p and I pulled into a parkinglot and was attempting to park when I needed to back up, in the process of backing up I backed into a parked car. It was pitch black and I did not see the car behind me. I immediately went in to find the owner of the car. He was all drunk and obnoxious and wanted to call the cops, the owner of the bar said it was private property and that they wouldnt do anything so we exchanged info. I later found out my insurance had lapsed I tried calling the guy with no reply. I wake up tonight to a threatening phone call from this guy saying i had till 9pm to call him otherwise he was filing a small claims against me for $300+ then continued to say he should of called the cops on me and so forth. What are my options if there are any? I dont appreciate being threatened when I tried to notify this guy almost a year ago
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In a personal injury or automobile accident the statue limitations are as follows: Illinois, Iowa, and Virginia: 2-years for personal injury/5-years for damage to personal property.
I have responded to your inquiry according to the laws of Massachusetts, where I practice. Laws can vary significantly from state to state and cases tend to be rather fact-specific, so you are best served by consulting with a knowledgeable attorney in weighing your options.
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Answered on Mar 01st, 2012 at 12:40 PM