Choose any two states to see every filing deadline side by side.
Claim type
California
Texas
Difference
Personal Injury
2 years
2 years
Same
Medical Malpractice
3 years
2 years
California +1 yr
Written Contract
4 years
4 years
Same
Oral Contract
2 years
4 years
Texas +2 yr
Defamation
1 year
1 year
Same
Wrongful Death
2 years
2 years
Same
Property Damage
3 years
2 years
California +1 yr
Fraud
3 years
4 years
Texas +1 yr
Slip & Fall
2 years
2 years
Same
Dog Bite
2 years
2 years
Same
Product Liability
2 years
2 years
Same
Assault & Battery
2 years
2 years
Same
Sexual Assault
10 years
5 years
California +5 yr
Nursing Home Abuse
2 years
2 years
Same
Shown: California vs. Texas. Change the menus to compare any pair. Differences are in years.
⚠️ Legal Disclaimer: This page is general legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and exceptions apply. Confirm the current rule with a licensed attorney in your state.
