Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: How Long Do You Have to Claim?

Reviewed by Louis Patino, JD, DC

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Louis Patino, JD, DC
A former U.S. Army Combat Medic, Dr. Louis Patino is a distinguished attorney recognised by Top Attorneys of America, Expertise, and the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. He has a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Southern University and a Doctor of Chiropractic from Parker College of Chiropractic.

Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
If you’ve been in an accident, whether a car accident, truck accident, or a slip or fall at work, you could be entitled to compensation to cover your medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and more.

But did you know that there’s a time limit for making your claim?

If you fail to start your claim within the statute of limitations, you release the negligent party of all liability — whether that’s the driver who caused your auto accident, the manufacturer who designed a hazardous product, or the employer who failed to keep you safe at work.

However, the personal injury statute of limitations differs by state, so how long do you have to file your claim?

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