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Pennsylvania Statutes of Limitations
Statutes of limitations are sets of laws that dictate the amount of time people who suffer injury or loss have to take legal action.
Some of the statute of limitations for the state of Pennsylvania are listed below:
- Personal Injury: 2 years from date of injury.
- Wrongful Death:3 Years from date of death.
Pennsylvania State Seat Belt Laws: Secondary. A seatbelt is required for passengers older than 18 years and seated in the front seat and those 8-17 in all seats. Please call or email us for a free consultation with an auto accident lawyer near you.
Pennsylvania State Helmet Laws: In Pennsylvania, all individuals under the age of 21 riding or operating a motorcycle must wear a helmet at all times. Additionally, all motorcycle operators must wear a helmet during their first two years of licensure unless the operator has completed an approved motorcycle rider safety course. Please call or email us for a free consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer near you.
Pennsylvania State Lemon Laws:
Pennsylvania State Lemon Laws and Federal Warranty Law protect consumers from being stuck with Lemon Cars, Lemon Trucks, and Lemon SUV's .
Repair Attempts: 3 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.
Coverage Period: 1 year or 12,000 miles or the period described in the warranty, whichever occurs first.
Pennsylvania State Dog Bite Laws:
In Pennsylvania, owners and keepers are required to have reasonable control over their dogs at all times. Additionally, all dogs must be confined on their premises. When not on their premises, dogs must be restrained with a collar, chain, or other device. A person suffering a dog bite may recover for damages under a theory of negligence per se if he or she is able to prove that the dog owner violated Pennsylvania's confinement statute. A dog bite victim may also recover damages under common law negligence if he or she is able to demonstrate that the dog owner's negligence caused the injuries.
The owner of a dog declared to be dangerous must meet certain legal requirements. The owner must register the dangerous dog, maintain a liability insurance policy to cover any personal injuries caused by the dog, and post clearly-visible warning signs on the property indicating the presence of a dangerous dog. Special care must also be taken by the owner in how the dog is confined. When the dog is on the owner's property, the dog must be properly confined indoors or in a secure enclosure outdoors. When the dog is not confined, the owner must properly restrain the dog with a muzzle and chain or leash and physically controlled by a responsible person. Owners must notify the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, the State Dog Warden, and the local police department if the dangerous dog is on the loose, unconfined, has attacked an animal or person, has died, or has been sold.
Pennsylvania State Auto Insurance Laws:
Pennsylvania State Auto Insurance Information
Types of Coverage Required: Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Medical Payments
Minimum Coverage: 15/30/5
No Fault State? Yes
If you wish to know how the statute of limitations applies to a specific situation, you should verify the statutory time period and its relevance to your situation with a qualified Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer.
