KNOW YOUR TIMEFRAME

Statute of Limitations Calculator

Estimate your deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit.

3 states supported For general accidental injuries. Only verified rules are enabled.

Your estimate

A clearer picture of your timeline.

Enter a few details to see an estimated filing deadline and the rule behind it.

Based on official state law Clear assumptions and source links Special circumstances flagged

Deadlines depend on the details. An estimate is a starting point for checking your options.

Coverage: California, New York, and Texas. Ordinary accidental injuries and eligible vehicle-injury lawsuits, for injuries January 1, 2023–September 15, 2026. Texas weekend/holiday dates require a county-calendar check. Insurance, government, medical, work-related, intentional-harm, exposure and death claims are not calculated.

A LITTLE CLARITY

Understanding your deadline

A few things to know before you take the next step.

What is a statute of limitations?

It is the legal time limit for starting a lawsuit. The length of time and when the clock starts depend on the state and the type of claim. This tool estimates the filing deadline for a limited set of personal injury cases; it does not determine whether you have a valid claim.

What can change my deadline?

Being under 18, certain legal disabilities, government involvement, delayed discovery, and other rules that pause or extend time can change the result. Different claim types, changes in law, court orders, and filing in another jurisdiction can also matter. Insurance notice deadlines may be much earlier. Workplace, medical, intentional-harm, exposure, and wrongful-death claims are outside this tool’s scope.

What if the estimated deadline has passed?

Do not assume you have lost the right to sue. A different start date, an exception, or a rule that pauses the clock may apply. Contact a qualified attorney promptly to review your circumstances.