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9/24/09, 3:03 pm

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what is the time allowed by law for a dog bite on a child that occured 9 months ago?

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Generally the statute of limitations for personal injuries is two years, but by law the limitations on filing suit are e...

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Thomas Matvey

In PA, if child under 18, time limit to file a formal law suit with the court in an injury case is when the child turns ...

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Richard Teitell

generally 2 years. Since your child is under 18, he will have until his 20th birthday. You will lose your cliam for medi...

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Scott Diamond

The answers are correct that you have until the child is age 20 to file a lawsuit. However, I would recommend not waitin...

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Paul Stacom

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