This is a common concern, and while statutes of limitations do create deadlines, they aren’t always completely rigid. There are sometimes exceptions depending on the circumstances, such as delayed discovery of harm or if the survivor was underage. A breakdown I found at https://federal-lawyer.com/injury-lawsuit/sex-abuse/uber/statute-of-limitations helped clarify how these laws work and the situations where flexibility applies. It doesn’t erase the frustration, but it shows that survivors may still have legal pathways if they take action quickly with professional guidance.