The check was for a substantial amount. Best of all, she could save a substantial amount of money for a down payment on her own place. Only those who have made substantial contributions will be considered. The weak can now do substantial harm to the strong. At year's end, the bills, totaling a substantial amount, would be culled and donated to charity.
In North Carolina, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases gives an injured person three years from the date of the injury to go to civil court and file a lawsuit. (N.C. Gen. Stat. section 1-52).
Delaware's civil statute of limitations laws provide a three-year time limit for most cases including personal injury, libel and fraud. Look at the following table for a complete list of Delaware's civil statute of limitations laws. See Time Limit Considerations in Medical Malpractice Claims for additional information.