Short Answer:
- Personal Injury Claim: Two (2) years to file
- Accident Benefits Claims: Thirty (30) day
Longer Answer:
You generally have two (2) years from the date of your accident
or injury to file a claim in Ontario. Accident Benefits claims must
be filed within thirty (30) days of the accident. It is important
to remember that if you miss this deadline, you may lose your right
to seek compensation. While the standard limitation period is two
years, there are important exceptions and additional details to
consider. For instance, if you're suing a municipality (city or
town), you have only ten (10) days to provide notice of your claim.
Also, if you don't immediately realize that you were injured,
the two-year period begins when you discover the injury. Keep in
mind that what the court considers "knowledge" of an
injury may differ from your understanding, so it's always best
to start the process early. Another exception is that if you are
under 18, you may
