Personal Injury Statute of Limitations by State

Every state has a statute of limitations for personal injury claims — typically 2–3 years from the date of injury.

Missing this deadline permanently bars your claim.

Exceptions exist for: minors (clock starts at age 18), injuries discovered later (discovery rule), government defendants (often 6 months to 1 year), and cases where the defendant concealed the injury. Always consult an attorney as soon as possible after an injury — evidence fades, witnesses forget, and documentation becomes harder to obtain over time..