The LimitationCalc Blog
Plain-English insights on legal deadlines, tolling, the discovery rule, and protecting your right to file — across the US, UK, and Canada.
Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations by State (2026)
Understanding the sexual abuse statute of limitations is complex. Learn about lookback windows, delayed discovery, and how long survivors have to file a lawsuit.
July 2, 2026 · 9 min read
How Long Do You Have to Sue After a Car Accident in Each State? (2026)
Wondering how long after a car accident you can sue? Discover the car accident statute of limitations for all 50 states and how tolling rules might apply.
July 2, 2026 · 7 min read
DebtStatute of Limitations for Debt Lawsuits: How Long Can Collectors Sue You? (2026)
Discover the debt lawsuit statute of limitations by state. Learn how long debt collectors have to sue you for credit card debt and when the clock restarts.
July 2, 2026 · 8 min read
General GuideHas the Statute of Limitations Expired on My Claim? How to Tell if You’re Out of Time (2026)
Wondering if it's too late to sue? Learn how to determine if the statute of limitations has expired on your claim and what legal options you might still have.
July 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Personal InjuryStatute of Limitations for Slip and Fall Injuries by State (2026)
Learn about the slip and fall statute of limitations in all 50 states. Understand the deadlines for premises liability claims and when the clock starts.
July 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Workplace InjuriesStatute of Limitations for Workplace Injuries and Workers’ Compensation (2026)
Discover the workplace injury statute of limitations. Learn the difference between workers' compensation time limits and third-party personal injury deadlines.
July 2, 2026 · 7 min read
ContractsBreach of Contract Statute of Limitations: Written vs. Oral Agreements (2026)
Find out the breach of contract statute of limitations in your state. Learn how deadlines differ for written contracts versus oral agreements.
July 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Civil RightsCivil Rights Statute of Limitations: How Long Do You Have to Sue Under § 1983? (2026)
Learn about the civil rights statute of limitations for Section 1983 claims. Discover the deadlines for suing over police misconduct and constitutional violations.
July 2, 2026 · 7 min read
DefamationHow Long Do You Have to Sue for Defamation? Statute of Limitations by State (2026)
Wondering how long you have to sue for defamation? Discover the defamation statute of limitations by state, and learn how the discovery rule applies to online libel.
July 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Product LiabilityProduct Liability Statute of Limitations: Deadlines for Dangerous Goods (2026)
Discover the product liability statute of limitations by state. Learn how long you have to sue over defective products and how statutes of repose apply.
July 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Personal InjurySlip and Fall at a Store or Business: Statute of Limitations & Deadlines (2026)
Injured at a commercial business? Learn the slip and fall store business statute of limitations and how long you have to sue a retail store or restaurant.
July 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Toxic TortsAsbestos & Mesothelioma Statute of Limitations by State (2026)
Diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease? Discover the mesothelioma statute of limitations in your state and learn exactly when the legal clock starts.
July 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Property DamageProperty Damage Statute of Limitations by State (2026)
Has your home or vehicle been damaged? Find out the property damage statute of limitations in your state and how long you have to file a lawsuit.
July 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Medical MalpracticeStatute of Limitations for Suing a Hospital by State (2026)
Injured due to medical negligence? Learn about the statute of limitations for suing a hospital, including discovery rules and statutes of repose in your state.
July 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Wrongful DeathWrongful Death Statute of Limitations by State (2026)
Losing a loved one is devastating. Learn about the wrongful death statute of limitations in your state and exactly how long you have to file a lawsuit.
July 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Medical MalpracticeMedical Malpractice Statute of Limitations for Minors (2026)
How long do you have to sue for a birth injury? Learn the medical malpractice statute of limitations for minors and how tolling rules impact children.
July 2, 2026 · 7 min read
ContractsStatute of Limitations for Suing a Business Partner (2026)
Disputes with a co-founder? Discover the statute of limitations for suing a business partner for breach of contract, fraud, or breach of fiduciary duty.
July 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Debt CollectionStatute of Limitations on Debt Collection: Credit Cards & Zombie Debt (2026)
Can a collection agency sue you for a 10-year-old credit card bill? Learn how the statute of limitations on debt collection protects you from zombie debt.
July 2, 2026 · 8 min read
ContractsSuing a Contractor: Statute of Limitations & Deadlines (2026)
Did a contractor do a terrible job or abandon your project? Learn the statute of limitations for suing a contractor for poor workmanship or breach of contract.
July 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Civil RightsWrongful Termination Statute of Limitations (2026)
Fired unfairly? Learn about the wrongful termination statute of limitations, EEOC deadlines, and how long you have to sue your former employer.
July 2, 2026 · 8 min read
ReferenceStatute of Limitations by State (2026): Complete Chart for All 50 States
A complete statute of limitations chart for all 50 states and DC — personal injury, medical malpractice, contract, debt, defamation, and more. Find your deadline and check it with our free calculator.
June 23, 2026 · 10 min read
Personal InjuryPersonal Injury Statute of Limitations by State (2026 Chart + Calculator)
How long do you have to file a personal injury lawsuit in your state? See the deadline for all 50 states — from 1-year states like Tennessee to 6-year states like Maine — and check yours free.
June 21, 2026 · 9 min read
Car AccidentsCar Accident Statute of Limitations: How Long Do You Have in Your State?
How long do you have to file a car accident lawsuit? See the deadline for all 50 states, the 1-year trap states, and why property damage and injury deadlines differ. Check yours free.
June 19, 2026 · 9 min read
DebtStatute of Limitations on Debt by State (Is Yours Expired?)
See the statute of limitations on debt for all 50 states. Learn when the clock starts, how a payment can restart it, and why collectors can't win a lawsuit on time-barred debt.
June 17, 2026 · 9 min read
Medical MalpracticeMedical Malpractice Statute of Limitations: Every State's Deadline + Discovery Rule
How long do you have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit? See the deadline for all 50 states, how the discovery rule changes when the clock starts, and the statute of repose caps that can bar your claim.
June 15, 2026 · 10 min read
Wrongful DeathWrongful Death Statute of Limitations: State-by-State Deadlines (2026)
How long do families have to file a wrongful death lawsuit? See the deadline for all 50 states, who can file, and how the clock usually runs from the date of death.
June 13, 2026 · 9 min read
ContractsStatute of Limitations for Breach of Contract by State (Written vs. Oral)
How long do you have to sue for breach of contract? Compare written and oral contract deadlines for all 50 states, plus the UCC 4-year rule for sales of goods.
June 11, 2026 · 9 min read
Personal InjuryChild Injury Statute of Limitations: The Special Rules That Protect Minors
When a child is injured, the statute of limitations clock usually doesn't start until they turn 18. Learn how tolling for minors works, the medical malpractice exceptions, and how to protect a child's claim.
June 9, 2026 · 8 min read
Medical MalpracticeMedical Malpractice Statute of Limitations in California (2026)
California's medical malpractice deadline is uniquely complex: 1 year from discovery or 3 years from injury, whichever comes first, under MICRA — plus a 90-day notice rule. Here's how it works.
June 7, 2026 · 8 min read
Personal InjuryFlorida Statute of Limitations: The 2023 Law Change — Does It Affect You?
Florida cut its personal injury statute of limitations from 4 years to 2 years effective March 24, 2023 (HB 837). Find out which deadline applies to your case and why the date of your incident is critical.
June 5, 2026 · 7 min read
DebtCan a Debt Collector Sue After the Statute of Limitations Expires?
Old debts don't vanish, but the window to sue you over them does. Learn what 'time-barred debt' means, the trap that restarts the clock, and how to protect yourself.
June 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Car AccidentsHow Long After a Car Accident Can You Sue? All 50 States Answered
Wondering how long you have to sue after a car accident? Most states give you 2 to 3 years, but some give just 1. Here's the plain-English answer, the traps to avoid, and a free deadline calculator.
June 1, 2026 · 8 min read
UKLimitation Act 1980: How Long Do You Have to Sue in the UK?
The UK calls it a 'limitation period', not a statute of limitations. Learn the time limits to bring a claim in England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland — and the 15-year longstop.
May 30, 2026 · 8 min read
CanadaCanada Limitation Periods: Province-by-Province Guide (2026)
Most Canadian provinces have a 2-year basic limitation period running from discoverability, with a longer ultimate limitation. See how Ontario, BC, Alberta, Quebec, and others compare.
May 28, 2026 · 8 min read
TollingThe Discovery Rule: When the Clock Starts Later Than You Think
Not every deadline starts on the day you're harmed. The discovery rule can shift your start date to when you actually found out — sometimes years later. Here's how it works.
May 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Legal BasicsStatute of Limitations vs. Statute of Repose: What's the Difference?
They sound similar and are easily confused, but a statute of repose can bar your claim even before you know you were harmed. Here's how the two deadlines differ.
May 20, 2026 · 4 min read
DeadlinesWhat Happens If You Miss the Statute of Limitations Deadline?
Missing your filing deadline usually means losing the right to sue — but not always. Here's what happens, and the exceptions that can still save a time-barred claim.
May 12, 2026 · 5 min read