There are two main exemptions to the two-year statute of limitations on the filing of personal injury claims in Ontario. The first exemption revolves around the date of the discovery rule. This rule allows a person to file a personal injury claim for an act of negligence that occurred more than two years prior, as long as the date of discovery falls within the statutory two-year limit.
The second exemption revolves around realizing the litigation option in the pursuit of compensation for a personal injury. The provision allows an individual to file a personal injury lawsuit past the statutory two-year limit if he/she can prove to be unaware that litigation offered a venue to seek compensation for injuries caused by a negligent act.