Q: Hello, does the discovery rule applies if I discover an injury from an assault and battery 13 years ago?
I am having several possible symptoms of PTSD from an incident that happened in Miami Florida May 28, 2010 at a nightclub. I want to get a diagnostic done before I take any action
A: No. The "discovery rule" you are thinking about is that if you only became aware of the tort now, you might be able to sue despite the tolling of the statute of limitations. It appears that you became aware of the tort when it happened, so you should have figured out what damages you suffered then. If, at that time, you determined that the damages made a lawsuit worthwhile, you should have filed suit then.
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