Statute of Limitations for an Injury in Kansas
Kansas has statutes of limitations for several situations, including two laws that apply to people who have been injured. The statute of limitations depends on how the person was injured.
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Accidents
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The statute of limitations for accident injuries is two years, according to the Kansas Legislature. This covers people injured or killed in car accidents and other accidents. If the injury was not discovered in two years, the statute of limitations can be extended to 10 years, under certain circumstances.
Assault
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For people injured in assault and battery cases, the statute of limitations is one year, under the state's Civil Procedure laws. The one-year limit also applies to libel, slander and malicious prosecution.
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Importance
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The statute of limitations sets out the time period in which legal action can be taken against the person who caused the injury. The time period starts on the date of the injury. If a claim is not settled within the time specified, the injured party must forfeit the claim or sue the accused party.
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