Several exceptions to the statute of limitations may allow injury victims more time to file a claim. They include:
Legal disabilities: If the individual who has been injured is under a legal disability, the statute of limitations will not begin until the disability is removed. Once the disability has been removed, the injury victim will have up to two years to file their claim.
Non-residence: If the liable party leaves the state between the time the accident occurred and before the lawsuit can be filed, the statute of limitations may be tolled while the responsible party is a nonresident.
Concealment: If the liable party attempts to conceal their responsibility, the statute of limitations may not begin until the facts of the case are discovered.