5 Comments

1. mausie says:

   May 12, 2010 at 3:05 am

   all depends if it is a straight forward claim…… but if it needs investigation it will stay open as long as needed.
2. Sue says:

   May 12, 2010 at 3:38 am

   It depends on many factors. If it is an easy 1st party claim (comprehensive or collision) with no injuries, maybe a month from start to finish including repairs. If it involves an injury to a minor the claim can remain open until the minor reaches the age of majority (18 yrs old), so if it was a baby that was injured (or even a pregnant mother), the statute of limitations will not run out until the baby reaches 18.
   For most injury claims to adults, the statute of limitiations in most states is 2 or 3 yrs.
3. fightingsaints says:

   May 12, 2010 at 3:56 am

   This depends on two factors.

   1. What state the accident happened in.
   2. What type of claim – property damage or bodily injury.
4. UwishUknewMyName says:

   May 12, 2010 at 4:00 am

   It depends on what state the accident occured in. And it depends on if the claim is for damages or injuries.

   Each state has its own statute
5. Lawnboy & Luna says:

   May 12, 2010 at 4:07 am

   Depends. If suit was filed within the statute of limitations, and a judgment was awarded, but the defendant/plaintiff filed an appeal, it could be years before the matter is closed.

   I once handled a claim where the matter was still pending in the Appellate Court as of 2004. The incident occurred in 1980!