Every state has a strict deadline (statute of limitations). Miss it, and you get nothing. Here's how much time you have left.
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Personal injury statute of limitations (years)
California
2yr
New York
3yr
Texas
2yr
Florida
2yr
Illinois
2yr
Pennsylvania
2yr
Ohio
2yr
Georgia
2yr
Michigan
3yr
New Jersey
2yr
Washington
3yr
Massachusetts
3yr
She thought she had more time. California's 2-year SOL expired before she contacted an attorney. Her $180,000 claim was completely barred — zero recovery.
Tennessee has only a 1-year SOL for personal injury. He filed 8 days late. The judge dismissed the case immediately.
He settled directly with the insurance company for $12,000. An attorney later told him his case was worth over $90,000 — but the deadline had already passed.
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