Alaska statute of limitations
The general filing deadline in Alaska depends on the type of claim. Below is the deadline for each claim type Caseworth tracks, each with the underlying statute. Select a row for the full plain-English explanation, tolling exceptions, and an illustrative comparable-outcome range for that claim type.
| Claim type | Filing deadline | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Injury | 2 years | Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070 |
| Car Accident | 2 years | Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070 |
| Slip & Fall / Premises | 2 years | Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070 |
| Medical Malpractice | 2 years | Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070 |
| Wrongful Death | 2 years | Alaska Stat. § 09.55.580 |
These are general statutory deadlines, not a deadline calculated for your specific facts — tolling, the discovery rule, and other exceptions can shorten or extend the real deadline. Only a licensed attorney can confirm your actual filing deadline in Alaska.