Statute of Limitations Checker
Find out if your claim may still be within the filing deadline.
A statute of limitations is the deadline to file a lawsuit. It depends on your state and the type of claim, and it usually runs from the date of the injury, breach or other harm. Miss it and the court will usually dismiss the case. This checker covers 15 states and eight claim types, with figures checked against each state's statute on November 3, 2026. It is general information, not legal advice, so have a licensed attorney confirm your deadline.
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Every period in this checker was checked against the state's own statute. Listed here are the personal injury statute for each of the 15 states it covers and the other statutes its results name. The statutes for the other claim types are not listed, so confirm those periods in your state's code or with a lawyer.
Personal injury deadline, by state
- California: Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1
- Texas: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003(a)
- Florida: Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(a)
- New York: N.Y. CPLR § 214(5)
- Illinois: 735 ILCS 5/13-202
- Pennsylvania: 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524(2)
- Ohio: Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10(A)
- Georgia: O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33
- North Carolina: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(5), (16)
- Michigan: MCL 600.5805(2)
- New Jersey: N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2(a)
- Virginia: Va. Code § 8.01-243(A)
- Washington: RCW 4.16.080(2)
- Arizona: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542(1)
- Massachusetts: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A
Other statutes named in the results
- N.Y. CPLR 215: one year for assault, battery, false imprisonment, libel and slander
- N.Y. General Municipal Law 50-e: notice of claim against a local government within 90 days
- California Government Code 911.2: injury claim against a public entity within six months
- Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 340.5 (medical malpractice)
- Ohio Rev. Code 2305.113 (medical claims)
- ch. 2023-15, sec. 28, Laws of Fla. (which claims keep the earlier four-year period)
Figures checked on November 3, 2026. A statute can be amended, and the clock can start later or be paused, so have a lawyer confirm the last day to file.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a statute of limitations?
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It's the legal deadline to file a lawsuit, and it varies by state and type of claim. Personal injury claims get 2 years in many states and 3 in others, such as New York, Michigan and Massachusetts. Written contracts get 3 to 10 years in the states this tool covers. Missing the deadline usually ends your right to sue.
What if my deadline is close or has passed?
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Talk to an attorney right away. Claims against a city, county or state agency often need a written notice of claim within months, such as 90 days for New York cities and counties. Some deadlines start later or are paused, for example when an injury is discovered late or the injured person is a minor. An attorney can tell you whether any of that gives you more time.
Is this tool legal advice?
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No. This tool provides general information only and is not legal advice. Results are estimates and every case is different — always consult a licensed attorney in your state about your specific situation.
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