Keywords:
Limitation statutes - general effect Rationale for limitation periods Problems with the law in personal injury claims Limitations legislation governing personal injury actions Arguments of principle - the Bergels case; latent injury and disease; ignorance of causation; ignorance of a worthwhile cause of action Developments in other jurisdictions - England, Scotland, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, Australian Capital Territory Options for reform Recommendations - retention of limitation period; length of limitation period; discovery rule extension; discretionary extension; compensation to relatives actions; the ultimate bar Incidental matters - retrospectivity; financial impact Other reports on limitation of actions for personal injury claims