What is the Statute of Limitations for Chiquita Canyon Landfill Lawsuits? – Chiquita Canyon Odor Lawsuit Lawyers
Unfortunately, the odors radiating from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill are affecting many communities. If you are among the residents affected by the odors from the landfill and have experienced physical symptoms, mental and emotional harm, and the loss of quality of life, you could have the right to file a lawsuit against the operators of the landfill. If you are thinking about pursuing a claim, it is important that you understand how long you have to file your claim, especially considering that you could lose the right to sue if you fail to file your claim on time.
Do not risk losing your right to sue. To ensure that you understand exactly how long you have to file your landfill odor lawsuit, contact us today. The legal team here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group is ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and – most importantly – file your claim on time! Our team has decades of experience and is ready to help you every step of the way.
Defining Statute of LimitationsWhat is a statute of limitations? A statute of limitations is a deadline that establishes the total time that a claimant has to file a claim. This deadline ensures that all claims are filed promptly. A filing deadline is essential in ensuring that defendants do not have to face claims that they cannot defend themselves against, specifically if said claims stem from incidents that occurred many years in the past. Sure, defendants should be held accountable if their negligence harmed the claimant, but it would be unfair to expect defendants to face claims that they cannot even attempt to disprove. When claimants do not file their claims on time, they can lose their right to sue and recover compensation.
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If you and your family suffered harm or any damages (including property damage) due to the odors radiating from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, you could have the right to sue. It is important that you file your claim on time to preserve your right to sue. So, how long do you have to file your claim. Under California law, personal injury claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, which means that claimants only have two years to file their lawsuits. Since the Chiquita Canyon Landfill is privately owned, this two-year deadline applies to all claims.
Does the Same Deadline Apply to Claims against City- or County-Run Landfills?Although Chiquita Canyon Landfill is privately owned and operated, other landfills in the area are actually owned and operated by city entities and/or county entities. If residents suffer harm or damages associated due to odors or toxic chemicals radiating from these other landfills, residents could potentially pursue government claims. These claims are subject to a much shorter statute of limitations, which is usually just six months.
Are There Any Exceptions to the Statute of Limitations on Landfill Odor Cases?Depending on the details surrounding the case, certain exceptions may apply which could pause the statute of limitations for some time. Consider the following exceptions:
- The victim is a minor – the deadline to sue is paused until the victim turns eighteen or becomes a legal adult.
- The victim was unconscious/comatose – the deadline to sue is paused until the victim regains consciousness.
- The victim/defendant left the state – the deadline pauses until return to the state.
- The defendant is out of prison – the deadline pauses until the defendant is out of prison.
We understand that it could be complicated to determine the total length of time that you have to file your claim. To avoid any confusions and losing the right to sue, we recommend that you seek legal assistance with the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our team is ready to evaluate your claim and help you understand the time that you have to sue.
If you and your family have suffered any damages due to the odors coming from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill or any other landfill, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. You could also be eligible to recover compensation, which include compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, moving costs, punitive damages, and more. To ensure that you can get justice for the harm that you and your family suffered, you must file your claim on time.
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If you are ready to speak with our landfill odor lawyers about your Chiquita Canyon Landfill claim, contact us today.
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