There are exceptional cases where the limitation period may deviate from the standard prescribed by law. In some situations, the limitation period may be interrupted before it concludes, extended, shortened, or may commence later than usual.<\/p>\n

Such exceptions often depend on the parties involved, their personal circumstances, their relationship, their conduct, and the type of claim. Below are some examples:<\/p>\n

1. Defendant’s Misconduct<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If the defendant or someone on their behalf intentionally misleads the plaintiff, threatens them, exploits their distress, or uses coercion to delay or prevent the lawsuit, the court may suspend the limitation period until the misconduct ceases.<\/p>\n

2. Plaintiff Unaware of the Facts<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If the plaintiff was unaware of the facts constituting the cause of action due to reasons beyond their control and could not reasonably prevent this lack of awareness, the limitation period begins only when these facts become known. (Section 8 of the Statute of Limitations Law<\/em>)<\/p>\n

3. Agreed Limitation Period<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The parties may agree to extend the limitation period beyond what is stipulated by law. For claims unrelated to real estate, they may agree to a shorter period, provided it is no less than six months.<\/p>\n

4. Mental or Cognitive Impairment<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The limitation period excludes any time during which the plaintiff was unable to manage their personal affairs due to a mental or cognitive disability, whether temporary or permanent. If the plaintiff had a guardian who was unaware of the facts constituting the cause of action, that period is also excluded. The limitation period will not expire until at least two years after the obstacle is removed.<\/p>\n

5. Marriage<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The limitation period excludes the time during which the parties were married. In cases of an annulled or legally dissolved marriages, the parties are considered married until the day of annulment or dissolution. The limitation period will not expire until at least one year after the end of the marriage.<\/p>\n

6. Residence Abroad<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The limitation period excludes the time during which one of the parties resided in a country where, due to the conditions or the relationship between that country and Israel, the parties could not pursue legal proceedings. The limitation period will not expire until at least one year after the circumstances preventing the claim have ended.<\/p>\n

Seeking Legal Advice<\/h3>\n

The above exceptions are only a partial list of cases where the statute of limitations may vary. These exceptions are determined by the circumstances and the type of claim.<\/p>\n

In any situation where a tort claim arises, even if there is concern that the claim may be time-barred, it is crucial to collect all relevant documents, information, or expert opinions supporting the damage caused. Consulting an attorney specializing in tort law and statutes of limitations is essential to understand the full picture and secure the rights afforded by law.<\/p>\n

Contact us to schedule a consultation at our offices in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem<\/p>\n

This article does not substitute for professional legal advice regarding statutes of limitations in general or tort claims in particular.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Statute of Limitations Law establishes different limitation periods for various legal matters in Israel. The rules and limitations concerning tort law differ from the general statutes of limitations. Attorney Yuda Elharar, head of the tort department at our law firm, provides a comprehensive overview of the statute of limitations in torts, the rules applicable…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":123,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[511],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-98047","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-damages-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n