The Statute of Limitations is a fixed period of time that is governed by the law of the state or federal jurisdiction. Simply stated, it is the time in which you must file your case in court (that is, bring a complaint to initiate suit) or be otherwise forevermore barred from doing so. This time period can differ between each type of case and there are many different limitations periods. The limitations period typically begins to run at the actual time of the economic, physical or psychological injury though, in certain cases where damages are initially unforeseen and therefore unknown, it can begin to run at the later time when you should have reasonably known of the injury. If you have any doubt about the statute of limitations in your case contact us to schedule an appointment to discuss your case.