Free Educational Tool
Statute ofLimitations Checker.
Look up the general deadline to file a personal injury claim in your state — in plain English. Select your state and claim type to see the applicable statute of limitations, the governing statute, and tolling rules that may apply.
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Statute of Limitations · All 50 States + DC
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What is a statute of limitations?
A statute of limitations is the legal deadline for filing a civil lawsuit. If you miss the deadline, you permanently lose the right to pursue your claim — regardless of how strong it is. The clock typically starts on the date of the injury or the date you discovered it.
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What is tolling?
Tolling "pauses" the statute of limitations clock under specific circumstances — when the injured party is a minor, when the defendant is out of state, when fraud concealed the injury, or in other situations defined by state law. Tolling rules vary significantly by state and claim type.
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Why this tool is educational only
Deadlines depend on the specific facts of your case, when the injury occurred, who is named as a defendant, and which exceptions may apply. This tool provides the general statutory period. Your actual deadline may differ. Always verify with a licensed attorney in your state.
Browse by state
Click any state below to see its general personal injury statute of limitations. Each state page links to the other claim types (car accident, premises, medical malpractice, wrongful death).
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Educational Notice — Not Legal Advice
This tool provides general statute of limitations information based on publicly available state statutes as of 2026. It is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, does not create an attorney-client relationship, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a licensed attorney. Statutes of limitations vary by the specific circumstances of each case, and special tolling rules may extend or shorten the general period shown. Caseworth makes no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, or currency of this information. Always consult a licensed attorney in your state for advice specific to your situation.