Statute of Limitations Table
What matters
A deadline table is only an issue-spotting tool. The claim, defendant, accrual event, tolling rule, and pre-suit notice must be identified before a date is calculated.
Records to gather
- Incident and discovery dates
- Identity and status of every potential defendant
- Notices, denial letters, and court papers
Questions to answer
- Is a statute of repose involved?
- Does a government claim require earlier notice?
- Could death, minority, incapacity, or professional negligence change the rule?
Avoid this mistake
Using the general injury period without checking exceptions can produce the wrong deadline.
Keep the state question visible
Choose a stateProcedure, definitions, coverage, and deadlines can change by jurisdiction.
Primary sources to check
Begin with the current statute text, the relevant court's rules and filing information, and any agency material tied to the defendant or insurance issue.
- USA.gov state and territory directory
- United States Courts for federal court information
- The official legislature, judiciary, and regulator for the relevant state
Source links checked August 29, 2026. A source page is a starting point; the controlling text and current court rules still need to be read.