Disclaimer

Time limits change when legislatures amend codes. This table is informational; missing a filing deadline can end your case. Verify the current statute with the state code or an attorney before relying on it.

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The years shown here are a summary. The controlling rule is the text of the current state statute, including any exception, repose period, or local court rule that a summary leaves out.

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The controlling rule is the text of the current state statute, including any exception, repose period, or local court rule that a summary leaves out. A code may be amended after we reviewed it, and the newer text always governs. Never treat a summary as newer than the law it describes.

Emergencies

If a deadline is imminent or a case is already filed, do not rely on this table alone. Contact a licensed attorney in the relevant state immediately. A missed filing can end a claim regardless of how strong the underlying facts may be, so speed matters more than a second lookup.