How long do I have to file a ride-share accident claim?

You will usually have three years to file an injury claim for a ride-share accident. The same statute of limitations also applies to wrongful death claims, but the limitations period begins on the date of the person’s death instead of the date of their accident. The statute of limitations can be tolled (or delayed) in some cases. The state of Washington allows for the tolling of a limitations period when a victim is either “incompetent or disabled to such a degree that he or she cannot understand the nature of the proceedings,” imprisoned on a criminal charge prior to sentencing, or under 18 years of age. In these cases, individuals are given three years from the dates that they, respectively, become mentally competent, are released from prison, or turn 18 years of age. The limitations period can also be tolled if a defendant leaves the state or cannot be found by authorities.