If you miss filing your claim by the date on which the statute of limitations expires, your claim will be barred. If you file a late claim, the wrongdoer will usually file a motion for summary judgment or to dismiss, asking the court to dismiss the claim for not complying with the statute of limitations. This means you potentially lose the right to recover from your injuries. To protect that right, it is essential that you file your personal injury case in a timely manner.