Statute of Limitations Checker

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Statute of Limitations Checker

Find out how long you have to file your personal injury lawsuit and what could change your deadline, based on your specific state and claim type.

⚠ Important: This tool provides educational information only - not legal advice. Statutes of limitations are complex, and exceptions may apply. Only a licensed attorney can confirm the deadline for your specific case.

Step 1 of 2 — Your Claim

State Where the Injury Occurred

Type of Claim

🚗 Auto / Car Accident ⚠ Slip & Fall / Premises ⚕ Medical Malpractice ⚖ Wrongful Death 🐶 Dog Bite / Animal Attack 🛠 Workplace Injury

Date of Incident (optional — enables deadline calculation)

Entering your incident date lets us calculate your approximate filing deadline. Leave blank for general information only.

Step 2 of 2 — Your Specific Situation

Your answers below may significantly affect your deadline. Please answer carefully.

Was the injured person a minor (under 18) at the time of the incident?

No Yes — minor involved

When a minor is injured, the statute of limitations is often "tolled" (paused) until they reach adulthood. This can significantly extend the filing window.

Does the claim involve a government entity (city, county, state agency, public school, government vehicle, etc.)?

No Yes — government involved

Claims against government entities almost always require a separate "Notice of Claim" filed within a much shorter window — often 60 to 180 days. Missing this notice can permanently bar your claim.

Does the discovery rule potentially apply to your situation?

No — injury was obvious immediately Yes — I did not know of the injury right away

The discovery rule applies when you did not know — and reasonably could not have known — about your injury at the time it occurred. This is most common in medical malpractice and toxic exposure cases.

💡 Why These Questions Matter

Tolling exceptions can extend your deadline — but they can also create new pitfalls. For example, government claims may require a Notice of Claim filed in as few as 60 days, regardless of whether the injured party is a minor or didn't discover the injury immediately. These rules are highly state-specific and case-specific.

📋 Your Statute of Limitations Results

Standard Filing Deadline

from the date of incident

▶ Tolling Exceptions & Special Rules

Time Is Running Out — Get a Free Case Review

Statutes of limitations are among the most strictly enforced rules in law. Missing your deadline means losing your right to sue, permanently. Attorney Scott F. Bocchio offers free, no-obligation consultations.

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Legal Disclaimer: The statutes of limitations shown are based on general state law research and are provided for educational purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as a definitive statement of your filing deadline. Statutes of limitations are subject to change by legislation, are affected by numerous tolling exceptions and case-specific facts, and can be interpreted differently by courts. Calculated deadline dates are estimates only and may not account for all applicable tolling doctrines, discovery rules, government claim notice requirements, or other exceptions. Only a licensed attorney who has reviewed the specific facts of your case can confirm your actual legal deadline. Missing a filing deadline may permanently bar your legal claims. © 2026 Legal Rights Advocates, PLLC. All rights reserved.