Before any claim begins, a prudent solicitor must always establish that the claim is being brought within the allocated time under law. This is in order for the claim to be brought within the period of time allocated under the statute of limitations. If a claim is not brought within time it is statute barred and the action fails. This is due to the fact that the law prescribes certain periods of time within which a claim must be brought so that there is certainty in law when a claim begins and ends. As the vast majority of claims taken by individuals relate to personal injury claims, we should look at the law governing statute of limitations in respect of personal injury claims. Read More >>