Statute of Limitations for Child Accident Cases in Washington State - Seattle Lawyer

There are strict time limits on when a person may bring a legal claim arising from an injury accident.  This is no different for claims brought by children.  However, the general rule in Washington State is that a child has three (3) years from the date of the child’s 18th birthday to bring a claim.   This effectively means that the child can wait until his or her 21st birthday to settle the claim or file a lawsuit.  It is usually not a good idea to wait this long to resolve the claim, especially those cases involving injuries to younger children.  However, certain exceptions may justify waiting until after the age of majority depending on the facts of the claim.