Ottawa Accident Claim: The Limitation Period

A caller to our Ottawa accident lawyer today asked a question.  “Have I protected myself against the expiry of the limitation period if I have written to, and am in negotiations with, the insurance company?”

Answer:  No.  The only way to protect your limitation period is to have a statement of claim or notice of action filed with the court.  Starting a lawsuit is the only protection against the expiry of the statute of limitations.

Most accident claims for adults in Ontario (but not all, so contact a lawyer) expire after 2 years from the date of the accident.

About the Author: Brenda Hollingsworth

Brenda Hollingsworth co-founded Ottawa’s Auger Hollingsworth in 2005 with her husband Richard Auger. Together, their mission was to create a personal injury law firm for Eastern Ontario that is unrivalled in the province for customer service and legal expertise. Brenda was named an Ottawa Business Journal Forty Under 40 award recipient and took home the Women’s Business Network’s Businesswoman of the Year award in the Professional category. She was also recognized as one of Ottawa Life Magazine’s “Top 50 People in the Capital.” She is often quoted as an expert and has appeared in media outlets such as CTV, The Globe and Mail, National Post, Ottawa Citizen, Sun Media, CBC, Toronto Star, Montreal Gazette, CFRA and many legal publications.

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