How long do I have to file a scooter accident claim?

Any action that resulted in injury must be filed within three years of the date of the accident under the Revised Code of Washington § 4.16.080. A wrongful death lawsuit needs to be filed within three years of the date of a person’s death, and that date could be several days, weeks, or months after the original accident. The statute of limitations can be tolled (or delayed) under the Revised Code of Washington § 4.16.190 when a victim is under the 18 years of age, is imprisoned on a criminal charge prior to sentencing, or is “incompetent or disabled to such a degree that he or she cannot understand the nature of the proceedings.” These individuals will be given three years from the respective dates that they turn 18, are released from prison, or become mentally competent. If a defendant leaves the state or is trying to evade authorities, the Revised Code of Washington § 4.16.180 also allows for the statute of limitations to be delayed until the defendant is located.