| It varies. Here is a general statement of the limitation periods.
CAUTION: there are many exceptions (children, discovery, etc.)
Motor vehicle cases: 3 years
Product liability: 2 years
Medical/legal malpractice: 2 years
Assault: 1 year
Wrongful death: 2 years from date of death
Claims against a state or local government agency require that a specific Notice Claim be filed within 180 days of the date of injury (and also that a lawsuit be filed within the limitations period)
Claims against a federal government agency require that a specific Notice of Claim be filed within 2 years of injury. |
