Normally, you would have only three years to make a claim. However, for a child, claims can be made until the individual turns 21. Additionally, where the victim is incapacitated or mentally unable to make a claim a as a result of the harm suffered, the three-year time limit can be relaxed until the individual is able to do so.
Furthermore, a time limit of 10 years is given for cases involving defective medical products, devices or implants. The time is counted starting from the date the product went into circulation.