Statute of Limitations Tracker
Look up filing deadlines by state and case type, see days remaining, and track multiple cases.
Fill in the form above and click Calculate Deadline — a "+ Add to Tracker" button will appear in the results.
About Statutes of Limitations
A statute of limitations is a law that sets the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated. Once the deadline passes, a claim is typically time-barred and cannot be pursued in court.
Why Deadlines Vary by State and Case Type
Each state legislature sets its own SOL periods, which vary by cause of action. Personal injury claims commonly range from 2–3 years, contract claims from 4–6 years, and medical malpractice claims from 2–3 years. Some states have shorter periods for claims against government entities.
The Discovery Rule
In many jurisdictions the SOL clock does not start until the plaintiff discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) the injury. This is especially common in medical malpractice and fraud cases where harm may not be immediately apparent.
Tolling Provisions
The SOL may be "tolled" (paused) in certain circumstances: if the plaintiff was a minor at the time of injury, if the defendant left the state, if the parties engaged in settlement negotiations, or if the defendant fraudulently concealed the cause of action.
Government Claims
Claims against government entities often have special notice requirements with much shorter deadlines — sometimes as little as 60–180 days after the incident — before the standard SOL even begins to run.