While it may seem frustrating to have a time limit on legal action for a personal injury case, the statute of limitations is in place for several reasons. First, it helps keep the courts clear so that things move more quickly through the system. If there were no statute of limitations for every case, it would be impossible to keep up with the amount of cases. In this way, it helps to protect the people. Additionally, after a certain amount of time, it becomes more difficult to remember details about a car accident, injury from a defective product, or even locating the paperwork from insurance companies essential to making your case. Getting your case filed quickly makes it easier, but it also means getting reimbursement for damages sooner, so you can get your life back on track.