Plain-English explanations of statute of limitations rules, exceptions, and procedures — for all 50 US states. No legal jargon.
Start here if you are new to statute of limitations rules. These guides cover the fundamentals every person should understand before their deadline passes.
The complete beginner's guide. What it is, why it exists, and what happens if you miss the deadline.
Read Guide →When does your clock start? The discovery rule delays the deadline until you knew about your injury.
Read Guide →Minors, incapacity, fraud, military service — when the statute of limitations is legally paused.
Read Guide →Is all hope lost? Learn what options may exist and why acting immediately is critical.
Read Guide →A statute of repose is a hard deadline that cannot be extended — even by tolling or discovery.
Read Guide →Government defendants have special notice requirements — often as short as 60 days.
Read Guide →When a minor is injured, the clock is usually paused until they turn 18. Learn the rules by state.
Read Guide →Deep-dive guides for specific types of legal claims. Each covers the unique rules, exceptions, and state variations for that case type.
Car accidents, slips, falls, assault — complete guide with all 50 states.
Read Guide →Discovery rule, repose caps, expert report requirements by state.
Read Guide →Written vs oral contracts, when the breach clock starts.
Read Guide →Use our free deadline calculator. Select your state and case type, enter the date of your incident, and get your exact filing deadline with days remaining.
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