Time isn’t on your side: Why civil lawsuits have deadlines
When you’ve been wronged, whether it’s a breach of contract, damage to property or a personal injury, you may feel like you have all the time in the world to take legal action. After all, the harm is real, and your case feels valid. However, the law doesn’t wait forever. Civil lawsuits in Kentucky have deadlines based on the statute of limitations designated in the law. In other words, you only have a certain amount of time to take the matter to court. If the deadline passes, the court may refuse to hear your case, no matter how solid it is. This clock starts ticking the moment the incident...