Statute of Limitations
by State, 2026

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Personal Injury

Car accidents, slip and fall, assault, and other i…

Medical Malpractice

Negligence by doctors, nurses, hospitals, or other…

Written Contract

Breach of a signed written agreement — business, l…

Breach of a verbal agreement — handshake deals and…

Debt Collection

How long creditors can sue you for unpaid debts.…

Property Damage

Damage to your car, home, or personal property by …

Lawsuit by surviving family when negligence causes…

Defamation (Libel & Slander)

False statements that damage your reputation — wri…

Fraud & Misrepresentation

Intentional deception causing financial harm.…

Workers' Compensation

Deadline to file a workers' comp claim after workp…

Civil lawsuit deadline for sexual assault and chil…

Employment Claims

Wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, …

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🤕Personal Injury 🏥Medical Malpractice 📄Written Contract 🗣️Oral Contract 💳Debt Collection 🏠Property Damage ⚖️Wrongful Death 📰Defamation (Libel & Slander)🎭Fraud & Misrepresentation 👷Workers' Compensation 🛡️Sexual Assault 💼Employment Claims

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