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.
Statute 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 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
Survivor ResourcesStatute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Claims: Recent Law Changes (2026)
Many states have extended or eliminated the civil statute of limitations for sexual abuse, and several have opened 'lookback windows' that revive expired claims. Here's how the landscape has changed.
June 3, 2026 · 9 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