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Civil Statute of Limitations: Hall County Georgia Lawyer Discusses Time Limitations

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The purpose of the Statute of Limitations is quite simply fairness and to bring about some finality to a legal situation. For example, it would be unfair if a credit card company claimed you owed a debt on a credit card and waited 15 years to pursue that claim. By then, you probably have shredded or lost any documentation you had on that account. Similarly, if you were injured in a car wreck, the Statute of Limitations prevents you from filing suit many years after the wreck.

The amount of time allowed under Georgia’s Statute of Limitations varies depending on the type of case. In some instances, the Statute of Limitations on a particular type of case may be as short as a few months. Because of the Statute of Limitations, it is very important that as soon as you feel you might need the legal system to obtain justice that you schedule a free consultation with a lawyer to discuss your case and what the Statute of Limitations would be on your case.

For example, in a medical malpractice case, you are required to have an affidavit from an expert for each cause of action you are claiming at the time of filing your lawsuit. This takes time and as a result, if you waited too long, you may not have enough time to do the necessary work to file your lawsuit within the Statute of Limitations time frame.

If you have any questions about filing a claim, please Call or Email our  Gainesville Georgia Lawyers at Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys for a confidential and free consultation.

About the authors: David Purvis and John Breakfield are attorneys with Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys in Gainesville, Georgia and handles Georgia Litigation, DUI Arrest, and Criminal Defense matters.  The law office of Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys can assist clients throughout Georgia including: Hall County (Gainesville, Oakwood, Flowery Branch), White County (Cleveland), Barrow County (Auburn, Bethlehem, Braselton, Carl, Statham, Winder), Lumpkin County (Dahlonega), Gwinnett County (Buford, Duluth, Sugar Hill, Lawrenceville), Jackson County (Braselton, Commerce, Hoschton, Jefferson, Pendergrass), Dawson County (Dawsonville), Habersham County (Demorest, Cornelia), Clarke County (Athens) and all of Northeast Georgia.

This article and video should not be considered nor relied upon as legal advice since it is only intended for general overview and informational purposes. Please consult with an attorney on your specific situation in order to determine an appropriate legal course of action.

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