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Washington 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 Washington are listed below:

• Personal Injury: 3 years from date of injury.
• Wrongful Death:3 years from date of death.
• Product Liability:3 years from date of injury.
• Medical Malpractice:3 years from date of malpractice.

Washington State Seat Belt Laws: Primary. A seatbelt is required for passengers older than 16 years in all seats. Please call or email us for a free consultation with an auto accident lawyer near you.

Washington State Helmet Laws:In Washington, all individuals riding or operating a motorcycle must wear a helmet at all times. Please call or email us for a free consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer near you.

Washington State Lemon Laws:
Washington State Lemon Laws and Federal Warranty Law protect consumers from being stuck with Lemon Cars, Lemon Trucks, and Lemon SUV's .
Repair Attempts: For a serious safety defect, 2 repair attempts. Otherwise, 4 repair attempts for the same defect (at least 1 of which is during the manufacturer's warranty period) or 30 days.
Coverage Period: 2 years or 24,000 miles.

Washington State Dog Bite Laws:
In Washington, a dog owner is liable for damages caused by his/her dog when the dog bites or injures a person, but only if the injured person is lawfully present on the dog owner's property at the time of the bite or injury. It is not necessary for the injured person to prove the owner's knowledge of the dog's vicious propensities. A person is considered to be lawfully on the owner's property if he or she was invited to be there, such as a friend or a repair person. A trespasser is not considered a lawful guest of the owner. A dog owner is not liable, however, for injuries sustained by a person if that person provoked the dog, causing the dog to attack.

The owner of a dog declared to be dangerous must meet certain legal requirements regulated by each individual county. The owner must register the dangerous dog with the local animal control authority and maintain a liability insurance policy to cover personal injuries caused by the dog. Special care must also be taken by the owner in how the dog is confined. Visible signs warning people of the presence of a dangerous dog must be clearly posted. 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 leash and muzzle and in the immediate control of a responsible person.

Washington State Auto Insurance Laws:
Washington State Auto Insurance Information
Types of Coverage Required: Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Minimum Coverage: 25/50/10
No Fault State? No

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 Washington personal injury lawyer.