Beware of Time Limits
Each province has deadlines for when a person must settle their injury claim or file a lawsuit. If you miss these deadlines, you may lose your right to compensation. There are may different deadlines that could apply in your case We have summarized some of the most common deadlines below; however, you should speak with a lawyer to make sure you know all of the deadlines that apply to your case.
If you miss a time limit, call a lawyer right away. Sometimes it is possible to get around a missed deadline, but only if you act quickly.
New Brunswick
- Thirty (30) days, or as soon as possible; accident benefits application forms.
- One (1) year, start lawsuit against accident benefits insurer, within one year of denial of benefits.
- Two (2) years, start lawsuit against at fault driver, within two years from date of accident.
Prince Edward Island
- Thirty (30) days, or as soon as possible; accident benefits application forms.
- One (1) year, start lawsuit against accident benefits insurer, within one year of denial of benefits.
- Two (2) years, start lawsuit against at fault driver, within two years from date of accident.
Nova Scotia
- Thirty (30) days, or as soon as possible; accident benefits application forms.
- One (1) year, start lawsuit against accident benefits insurer, within one year of denial of benefits.
- Two (2) years, start lawsuit against at fault driver, within two years from date of accident.