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How Long Do I Have To Hire An Attorney?

The law requires that you file a lawsuit within a specified period of time depending on the nature of the claim and the entity that caused your injury. This is referred to as the statute of limitations. Generally, for personal injury claims, the statute of limitations in Alaska is two years from the time of injury.

The period of limitations usually runs from the time the injury occurred. Special rules, however, apply in some situations. If the claimant is under the age of majority, or incompetent by reason of mental illness or disability, the two­year statute begins to run when the disability is lifted. When the injured party is under the age of eight years, the time period before the person's eighth birthday is not a part of the time limit.

For lawsuits brought against public entities, there are statutes which often require lawsuits be brought within a very short period of time, and only after written notice of the injury has been given to the government.

Other Alaska Personal Injury FAQs

  • Q: I Was Injured. What Can I Do Now?
    A: You can make a claim against another party if they are more at fault for your injury than you are. Alaska is a comparative fault state. This means that a claimant's … More
  • Q: How Will My Claim Be Processed?
    A: If the person who caused your injury has insurance, an insurance adjuster will gather the pertinent records including medical records, medical bills, wage loss … More
  • Q: Who Is Responsible When A Person Is Injured?
    A: The law of personal injury is concerned with determining who may be responsible for your injuries and how much they should be required to pay for your damages. … More
  • Q: How Do I Decide If I Need To Hire An Attorney?
    A: There are situations where an attorney is unnecessary, such as very small cases. Small claims court in Alaska will handle claims up to $7500. If your injury is a … More
  • Q: How Much Will An Attorney Cost?
    A: Most attorneys who believe a case has merit will take the case without payment up front. They will take the case on a contingency basis, which means they will receive … More
  • Q: What Damages Can I Recover?
    A: Alaskan law allows an injured person to claim whatever losses you suffered as a result of another person's negligence. You can recover your actual losses such as … More
  • Q: How Can I Determine How Much My Claim Is Worth?
    A: For purposes of settlement, a claim is valued upon an estimate of what a jury would likely believe the case to be worth, taking into account the severity of the … More

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