What are the limitation periods in Delft?
In Delft, personal injury prescribes after 5 years (article 3:310 BW), or 20 years in cases of personal matters such as serious accidents on the Technopolis campus or along the canals. Hearing and counter-hearing must commence within this period to keep your claim valid at the Rechtbank Den Haag, Delft branch.
Interruption and Exceptions in Delft Context
Interrupt prescription with a registered letter addressed to the liable party, such as in bicycle accidents in the city centre or workplace accidents at TU Delft. For minors, suspension applies until majority, relevant for incidents around schools in the city.
- Written demand for effective interruption via post from Delft
- Counter-hearing in the pre-litigation phase, often via local law firms
- Consult Supreme Court case law and judgments of the Rechtbank Den Haag for Delft cases
Acting timely prevents loss of rights; do not let your claim prescribe due to passivity, especially at busy traffic points such as the Phoenixstraat or events at the Marktplein.