Demand Letter Before Statute of Limitations
Send a demand letter before your statute of limitations expires. Don't lose your right to sue by waiting too long.
Create Your Pre-Statute of Limitations DemandAbout Pre-Statute of Limitations Demands
Every legal claim has a deadline called the statute of limitations. Once it passes, you lose your right to sue. A demand letter sent before this deadline can preserve your rights and often motivates settlement.
Different claims have different deadlines - contract disputes often have 4-6 years, personal injury typically 2-3 years, and some consumer claims have just 1 year.
Typical Deadline: 14 days
Urgency Level: High
When to Use a Pre-Statute of Limitations Demand
- Within months of your statute of limitations expiring
- When you need to document your claim before deadline
- To create a written record of the dispute
- To encourage settlement before litigation
- When you need to "toll" or pause the deadline
- Before consulting with an attorney about filing suit
Key Elements to Include
- Clear statement of when the claim arose
- Reference to applicable statute of limitations
- Statement that rights are being preserved
- Firm deadline for response
- Notice that legal action will follow
- Documentation of all damages to date
Tips for Your Pre-Statute of Limitations Demand
- Research your state's specific statute of limitations
- Note that some actions can "toll" (pause) the deadline
- Keep copies of everything with timestamps
- Consider consulting an attorney if deadline is very close
- Send certified mail to prove the date sent
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