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The Sanders Firm, P.C.: Statute of Limitations Defense

The Sanders Firm, P.C., which serves those living in the New York City area, provides legal services focused on civil rights lawsuits and offers information regarding defenses that may hamper your case such as statute of limitations. When bringing a civil rights lawsuit, it is important that you understand your strategy and any defenses that the defendants’ may use. Statute of Limitations is a defense that can impede and in some cases completely derail your lawsuit.

What is Statute of Limitations?

Statute of Limitations prescribes the amount of time you have between the occurrences of an actionable event, as an example the violation of your civil rights, and you bringing the case to court. With civil rights claims, the statute of limitations is three or four years except in instances when death occurs. In those situations, there is no statute of limitations.

The statute of limitations defense guards against lawsuits being filed at arbitrary times, it also precludes filing when witnesses are either no longer available to testify or are unable to remember facts clearly. Although statute of limitations is a defense that limits litigation and protects defendants, it also protects plaintiffs, encouraging them to file their case in a timely manner.

Your Rights and Duties

As someone bringing a civil rights case to court, you want to protect your rights by filing as soon as possible. In addition, it is your duty to file early, as this will often give you the best opportunity to secure witnesses with clear memories. The sooner you seek legal representation and you begin collecting information and evidence, the better your chances are of remembering and recording the important facts, actions, details, and people associated with your lawsuit.

Take Notes, Document Everything

In terms of filing your case and getting it to court, it is extremely helpful if you take notes regarding what has happened, also taking time to document each incident related to your case as it happens will help you in the long run and also expedite the filing of you case. Making a list of witnesses, creating a timeline, and collecting information and keeping it organized will go a long way to giving you the best chance to win your case. It is essential that you generate the information needed to get your civil rights lawsuit on the docket in a timely manner. Otherwise, you stand to put your case at risk.

The Sanders Firm, P.C. Can Help

If you have specific questions regarding the statute of limitations defense or your civil rights, contact The Sanders Firm, P.C. We will be happy to discuss your case with you, help you develop a strategy, and ensure you file on time. We at The Sanders Firm, P.C. are dedicated to protecting your civil rights and passionate about the freedoms given to us by the United States Constitution. We are completely dedicated to serving those in the New York City area who need quality legal representation in cases that involve civil rights. The Sanders Firm, P.C. is you voice for justice.

Contact Information

Do you have further any questions or concerns? Please feel free to contact us now.

  • New York Office

  • 30 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10005
  • Phone Number: 212-652-2782

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  • 73 Market Street, Ste. 376, Yonkers, NY 10710
  • Phone Number: 914-226-3400

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