In most cases, you have three years from the date of the accident to start a personal injury claim.

There are some exceptions. For example, different rules can apply if the injured person was under 18 at the time of the accident, or if the injury or condition only became apparent later.

It is always better to seek advice as soon as possible. Evidence can become harder to obtain over time, witnesses may move on, CCTV may be deleted, and records may be harder to access.