# Statute of Limitations by State

> Filing deadlines for six civil claim types in all 50 states and DC, each read on the state’s official legislature or court site. Cells marked "Check the statute" are not confirmed yet.

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General information, not legal advice. Deadlines have exceptions. Talk to a lawyer licensed in your state.

## Alabama

- Personal injury: Check the statute (https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama).
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama).
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama).
- Property damage: Check the statute (https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama).
- Written contract: Check the statute (https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama).
- Oral contract: Check the statute (https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama).

## Alaska

- Personal injury: 2 years. Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070(a)(2) (https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#09.10.070), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp).
- Wrongful death: 2 years. Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070(a)(2) (https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#09.10.070), checked 2026-10-09.
- Property damage: 2 years. Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070(a)(3) (https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#09.10.070), checked 2026-10-09. For personal property; waste or trespass on real property has 6 years under § 09.10.050.
- Written contract: 3 years. Alaska Stat. § 09.10.053 (https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#09.10.053), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 3 years. Alaska Stat. § 09.10.053 (https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#09.10.053), checked 2026-10-09.

## Arizona

- Personal injury: 2 years. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542(1) (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00542.htm), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542(1) (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00542.htm), checked 2026-10-09.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542(2) (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00542.htm), checked 2026-10-09.
- Property damage: 2 years. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542(3) (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00542.htm), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 6 years. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-548 (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00548.htm), checked 2026-10-09. The statute covers actions for debt founded on a written contract.
- Oral contract: 3 years. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-543 (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00543.htm), checked 2026-10-09. The statute covers debt not evidenced by a written contract.

## Arkansas

- Personal injury: Check the statute (https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/).
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/).
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/).
- Property damage: Check the statute (https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/).
- Written contract: Check the statute (https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/).
- Oral contract: Check the statute (https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/).

## California

- Personal injury: 2 years. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1 (https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/civil-lawsuit/statute-limitations), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 1 year. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 340.5 (https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/civil-lawsuit/statute-limitations), checked 2026-10-09. 1 year from when the injury was or should have been known, or 3 years from the injury, whichever is earlier. 90 days’ notice is required before filing.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1 (https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/civil-lawsuit/statute-limitations), checked 2026-10-09.
- Property damage: 3 years. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 338 (https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/civil-lawsuit/statute-limitations), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 4 years. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 337 (https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/civil-lawsuit/statute-limitations), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 2 years. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 339 (https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/civil-lawsuit/statute-limitations), checked 2026-10-09.

## Colorado

- Personal injury: Check the statute (https://leg.colorado.gov/).
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://leg.colorado.gov/).
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://leg.colorado.gov/).
- Property damage: Check the statute (https://leg.colorado.gov/).
- Written contract: Check the statute (https://leg.colorado.gov/).
- Oral contract: Check the statute (https://leg.colorado.gov/).

## Connecticut

- Personal injury: 2 years. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_926.htm), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from when the injury is sustained or discovered; no more than 3 years from the act.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_926.htm), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from when the injury is sustained or discovered; no more than 3 years from the act.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-555 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_925.htm), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from the date of death; no more than 5 years from the act.
- Property damage: 2 years. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_926.htm), checked 2026-10-09. For damage caused by negligence or reckless misconduct.
- Written contract: 6 years. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-576 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_926.htm), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 3 years. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-581 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_926.htm), checked 2026-10-09.

## Delaware

- Personal injury: 2 years. Del. Code tit. 10, § 8119 (https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c081/index.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://delcode.delaware.gov/).
- Wrongful death: 2 years. Del. Code tit. 10, § 8107 (https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c081/index.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Property damage: 2 years. Del. Code tit. 10, § 8107 (https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c081/index.html), checked 2026-10-09. The 2-year period is for injury to personal property; trespass actions have 3 years under § 8106.
- Written contract: 3 years. Del. Code tit. 10, § 8106 (https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c081/index.html), checked 2026-10-09. Applies to actions based on a promise; instruments under seal can have a longer period.
- Oral contract: 3 years. Del. Code tit. 10, § 8106 (https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c081/index.html), checked 2026-10-09.

## District of Columbia

- Personal injury: 3 years. D.C. Code § 12-301(8) (https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/12-301), checked 2026-10-09. Personal injury is not listed separately, so the general 3-year period applies.
- Medical malpractice: 3 years. D.C. Code § 12-301(8) (https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/12-301), checked 2026-10-09. Not listed separately, so the general 3-year period applies.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. D.C. Code § 16-2702 (https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/16-2702), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from the date of death.
- Property damage: 3 years. D.C. Code § 12-301(3) (https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/12-301), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 3 years. D.C. Code § 12-301(7) (https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/12-301), checked 2026-10-09. Simple contracts; instruments under seal have 12 years.
- Oral contract: 3 years. D.C. Code § 12-301(7) (https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/12-301), checked 2026-10-09.

## Florida

- Personal injury: 2 years. Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(a) (https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/95.11), checked 2026-10-09. Negligence actions; the period was shortened from 4 years for causes of action accruing after March 24, 2023.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(c) (https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/95.11), checked 2026-10-09. From the incident or its discovery; no more than 4 years from the incident, with exceptions.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(e) (https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/95.11), checked 2026-10-09.
- Property damage: 2 years. Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(a) (https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/95.11), checked 2026-10-09. For property damage caused by negligence; other property claims can have 4 years under § 95.11(3).
- Written contract: 5 years. Fla. Stat. § 95.11(2)(b) (https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/95.11), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 4 years. Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(j) (https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/95.11), checked 2026-10-09.

## Georgia

- Personal injury: Check the statute (https://www.legis.ga.gov/).
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://www.legis.ga.gov/).
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://www.legis.ga.gov/).
- Property damage: Check the statute (https://www.legis.ga.gov/).
- Written contract: Check the statute (https://www.legis.ga.gov/).
- Oral contract: Check the statute (https://www.legis.ga.gov/).

## Hawaii

- Personal injury: 2 years. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7 (https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol13_Ch0601-0676/HRS0657/HRS_0657-0007.htm), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7.3 (https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol13_Ch0601-0676/HRS0657/HRS_0657-0007_0003.htm), checked 2026-10-09. From discovery of the injury; no more than 6 years from the act.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 663-3 (https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol13_Ch0601-0676/HRS0663/HRS_0663-0003.htm), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from the date of death.
- Property damage: 2 years. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7 (https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol13_Ch0601-0676/HRS0657/HRS_0657-0007.htm), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 6 years. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-1(1) (https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol13_Ch0601-0676/HRS0657/HRS_0657-0001.htm), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 6 years. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-1(1) (https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol13_Ch0601-0676/HRS0657/HRS_0657-0001.htm), checked 2026-10-09.

## Idaho

- Personal injury: 2 years. Idaho Code § 5-219(4) (https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title5/t5ch2/sect5-219/), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. Idaho Code § 5-219(4) (https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title5/t5ch2/sect5-219/), checked 2026-10-09. Special accrual rules apply to foreign objects and fraudulent concealment.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. Idaho Code § 5-219(4) (https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title5/t5ch2/sect5-219/), checked 2026-10-09.
- Property damage: 3 years. Idaho Code § 5-218(2)-(3) (https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title5/t5ch2/sect5-218/), checked 2026-10-09. Trespass on real property and injury to goods or chattels.
- Written contract: 5 years. Idaho Code § 5-216 (https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title5/t5ch2/sect5-216/), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 4 years. Idaho Code § 5-217 (https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title5/t5ch2/sect5-217/), checked 2026-10-09.

## Illinois

- Personal injury: 2 years. 735 ILCS 5/13-202 (https://ilga.gov/documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-202.htm), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. 735 ILCS 5/13-212(a) (https://ilga.gov/documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-212.htm), checked 2026-10-09. From when the injury or death was known or should have been known; no more than 4 years from the act, with exceptions.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. 740 ILCS 180/2 (https://ilga.gov/documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/074001800K2.htm), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from the date of death, with exceptions.
- Property damage: 5 years. 735 ILCS 5/13-205 (https://ilga.gov/documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-205.htm), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 10 years. 735 ILCS 5/13-206 (https://ilga.gov/documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-206.htm), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 5 years. 735 ILCS 5/13-205 (https://ilga.gov/documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-205.htm), checked 2026-10-09.

## Indiana

- Personal injury: Check the statute (https://iga.in.gov/laws/).
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://iga.in.gov/laws/).
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://iga.in.gov/laws/).
- Property damage: Check the statute (https://iga.in.gov/laws/).
- Written contract: Check the statute (https://iga.in.gov/laws/).
- Oral contract: Check the statute (https://iga.in.gov/laws/).

## Iowa

- Personal injury: 2 years. Iowa Code § 614.1(2) (https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/614.1.pdf), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. Iowa Code § 614.1(9) (https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/614.1.pdf), checked 2026-10-09. From when the injury was known or should have been known; no more than 6 years from the act, with exceptions.
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://www.legis.iowa.gov/law/iowaCode).
- Property damage: 5 years. Iowa Code § 614.1(4) (https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/614.1.pdf), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 10 years. Iowa Code § 614.1(5) (https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/614.1.pdf), checked 2026-10-09. Claims for rent have 5 years.
- Oral contract: 5 years. Iowa Code § 614.1(4) (https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/614.1.pdf), checked 2026-10-09.

## Kansas

- Personal injury: 2 years. Kan. Stat. § 60-513(a)(4) (https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/statute/060_000_0000_chapter/060_005_0000_article/060_005_0013_section/060_005_0013_k/), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. Kan. Stat. § 60-513(a)(7) (https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/statute/060_000_0000_chapter/060_005_0000_article/060_005_0013_section/060_005_0013_k/), checked 2026-10-09. Special accrual rules and outer limits apply under § 60-513(c).
- Wrongful death: 2 years. Kan. Stat. § 60-513(a)(5) (https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/statute/060_000_0000_chapter/060_005_0000_article/060_005_0013_section/060_005_0013_k/), checked 2026-10-09.
- Property damage: 2 years. Kan. Stat. § 60-513(a)(1)-(2) (https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/statute/060_000_0000_chapter/060_005_0000_article/060_005_0013_section/060_005_0013_k/), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 5 years. Kan. Stat. § 60-511(1) (https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/statute/060_000_0000_chapter/060_005_0000_article/060_005_0011_section/060_005_0011_k/), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 3 years. Kan. Stat. § 60-512(1) (https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/statute/060_000_0000_chapter/060_005_0000_article/060_005_0012_section/060_005_0012_k/), checked 2026-10-09.

## Kentucky

- Personal injury: 1 year. Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.140(1)(a) (https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=58050), checked 2026-10-09. Motor vehicle accident claims under the no-fault law can have a different period.
- Medical malpractice: 1 year. Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.140(1)(e) (https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=58050), checked 2026-10-09. Accrues when the injury is discovered or should have been discovered.
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/).
- Property damage: Check the statute (https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/).
- Written contract: Check the statute (https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/).
- Oral contract: 5 years. Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.120(1) (https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=44670), checked 2026-10-09.

## Louisiana

- Personal injury: 2 years. La. Civ. Code art. 3493.1 (https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=1386443), checked 2026-10-09. Two years for delictual actions arising on or after July 1, 2024; one year before that.
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LawSearch.aspx).
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LawSearch.aspx).
- Property damage: 2 years. La. Civ. Code art. 3493.1 (https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=1386443), checked 2026-10-09. Two years for delictual actions arising on or after July 1, 2024; one year before that.
- Written contract: Check the statute (https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LawSearch.aspx).
- Oral contract: Check the statute (https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LawSearch.aspx).

## Maine

- Personal injury: 6 years. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752 (https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec752.html), checked 2026-10-09. The general 6-year period for civil actions applies.
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/).
- Wrongful death: 3 years. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 18-C, § 2-807 (https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/18-C/title18-Csec2-807.html), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from the date of death; 6 years in homicide cases.
- Property damage: 6 years. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752 (https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec752.html), checked 2026-10-09. The general 6-year period for civil actions applies.
- Written contract: 6 years. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752 (https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec752.html), checked 2026-10-09. The general 6-year period for civil actions applies.
- Oral contract: 6 years. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752 (https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec752.html), checked 2026-10-09. The general 6-year period for civil actions applies.

## Maryland

- Personal injury: 3 years. Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101 (https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcj&section=5-101&enactments=false), checked 2026-10-09. The general 3-year period for civil actions at law applies.
- Medical malpractice: 3 years. Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-109(a) (https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcj&section=5-109&enactments=false), checked 2026-10-09. The earlier of 3 years from discovery or 5 years from the injury.
- Wrongful death: 3 years. Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-904(g) (https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcj&section=3-904&enactments=false), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from the date of death.
- Property damage: 3 years. Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101 (https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcj&section=5-101&enactments=false), checked 2026-10-09. The general 3-year period for civil actions at law applies.
- Written contract: 3 years. Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101 (https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcj&section=5-101&enactments=false), checked 2026-10-09. The general 3-year period applies; contracts under seal have 12 years.
- Oral contract: 3 years. Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101 (https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcj&section=5-101&enactments=false), checked 2026-10-09. The general 3-year period for civil actions at law applies.

## Massachusetts

- Personal injury: 3 years. Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleV/Chapter260/Section2A), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 3 years. Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 4 (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleV/Chapter260/Section4), checked 2026-10-09. No more than 7 years after the act or omission, with exceptions.
- Wrongful death: 3 years. Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 229, § 2 (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleII/Chapter229/Section2), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from the date of death or from when the cause was or should have been discovered.
- Property damage: 3 years. Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleV/Chapter260/Section2A), checked 2026-10-09. Actions of tort.
- Written contract: 6 years. Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2 (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleV/Chapter260/Section2), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 6 years. Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2 (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleV/Chapter260/Section2), checked 2026-10-09.

## Michigan

- Personal injury: 3 years. Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(2) (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-600-5805), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(8) (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-600-5805), checked 2026-10-09. Separate discovery and notice rules apply.
- Wrongful death: 3 years. Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(2) (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-600-5805), checked 2026-10-09.
- Property damage: 3 years. Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(2) (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-600-5805), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 6 years. Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5807(9) (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-600-5807), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 6 years. Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5807(9) (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-600-5807), checked 2026-10-09.

## Minnesota

- Personal injury: 6 years. Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(5) (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/541.05), checked 2026-10-09. Negligence claims; intentional torts such as assault have shorter periods under § 541.07.
- Medical malpractice: 4 years. Minn. Stat. § 541.076(b) (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/541.076), checked 2026-10-09.
- Wrongful death: 3 years. Minn. Stat. § 573.02, subd. 1 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/573.02), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from the date of death, with an outer limit tied to the act.
- Property damage: 6 years. Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(3)-(4) (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/541.05), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 6 years. Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(1) (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/541.05), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 6 years. Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(1) (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/541.05), checked 2026-10-09.

## Mississippi

- Personal injury: Check the statute (https://www.legislature.ms.gov/).
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://www.legislature.ms.gov/).
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://www.legislature.ms.gov/).
- Property damage: Check the statute (https://www.legislature.ms.gov/).
- Written contract: Check the statute (https://www.legislature.ms.gov/).
- Oral contract: Check the statute (https://www.legislature.ms.gov/).

## Missouri

- Personal injury: 5 years. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4) (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=516.120), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.105 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=516.105), checked 2026-10-09. From the act of neglect, with exceptions for foreign objects and minors.
- Wrongful death: 3 years. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.100 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=537.100), checked 2026-10-09.
- Property damage: 5 years. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(3)-(4) (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=516.120), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 10 years. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.110(1) (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=516.110), checked 2026-10-09. For writings promising payment of money or property; other contracts have 5 years under § 516.120(1).
- Oral contract: 5 years. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(1) (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=516.120), checked 2026-10-09.

## Montana

- Personal injury: 3 years. Mont. Code § 27-2-204(1) (https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0270/chapter_0020/part_0020/section_0040/0270-0020-0020-0040.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. Mont. Code § 27-2-205(1) (https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0270/chapter_0020/part_0020/section_0050/0270-0020-0020-0050.html), checked 2026-10-09. From the injury or its discovery, whichever is later; no more than 5 years from the injury.
- Wrongful death: 3 years. Mont. Code § 27-2-204(2) (https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0270/chapter_0020/part_0020/section_0040/0270-0020-0020-0040.html), checked 2026-10-09. 10 years when the death results from a homicide.
- Property damage: 2 years. Mont. Code § 27-2-207 (https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0270/chapter_0020/part_0020/section_0070/0270-0020-0020-0070.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 6 years. Mont. Code § 27-2-202(1) (https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0270/chapter_0020/part_0020/section_0020/0270-0020-0020-0020.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 5 years. Mont. Code § 27-2-202(2) (https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0270/chapter_0020/part_0020/section_0020/0270-0020-0020-0020.html), checked 2026-10-09.

## Nebraska

- Personal injury: 4 years. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207(3) (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=25-207), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-222 (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=25-222), checked 2026-10-09. Professional negligence; a discovery rule and a 10-year outer limit apply.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-810 (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=30-810), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from the date of death.
- Property damage: 4 years. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207(1)-(2) (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=25-207), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 5 years. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-205(1) (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=25-205), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 4 years. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-206 (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=25-206), checked 2026-10-09.

## Nevada

- Personal injury: 2 years. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e) (https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-011.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/).
- Wrongful death: 2 years. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e) (https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-011.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Property damage: 3 years. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(3)(b)-(c) (https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-011.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 6 years. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(1)(b) (https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-011.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 4 years. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(2)(c) (https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-011.html), checked 2026-10-09.

## New Hampshire

- Personal injury: Check the statute (https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/indexes/default.html).
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/indexes/default.html).
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/indexes/default.html).
- Property damage: Check the statute (https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/indexes/default.html).
- Written contract: Check the statute (https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/indexes/default.html).
- Oral contract: Check the statute (https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/indexes/default.html).

## New Jersey

- Personal injury: Check the statute (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/).
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/).
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/).
- Property damage: Check the statute (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/).
- Written contract: Check the statute (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/).
- Oral contract: Check the statute (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/).

## New Mexico

- Personal injury: Check the statute (https://www.nmlegis.gov/).
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://www.nmlegis.gov/).
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://www.nmlegis.gov/).
- Property damage: Check the statute (https://www.nmlegis.gov/).
- Written contract: Check the statute (https://www.nmlegis.gov/).
- Oral contract: Check the statute (https://www.nmlegis.gov/).

## New York

- Personal injury: Check the statute (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CONSOLIDATED).
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CONSOLIDATED).
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CONSOLIDATED).
- Property damage: Check the statute (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CONSOLIDATED).
- Written contract: Check the statute (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CONSOLIDATED).
- Oral contract: Check the statute (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CONSOLIDATED).

## North Carolina

- Personal injury: 3 years. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(5), (16) (https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_1/GS_1-52.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 3 years. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-15(c) (https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_1/GS_1-15.html), checked 2026-10-09. Accrues at the last act of the defendant; special discovery rules and a 4-year outer limit apply.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-53(4) (https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_1/GS_1-53.html), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from the date of death.
- Property damage: 3 years. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(4), (16) (https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_1/GS_1-52.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 3 years. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(1) (https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_1/GS_1-52.html), checked 2026-10-09. Contracts under seal can have 10 years under § 1-47.
- Oral contract: 3 years. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(1) (https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_1/GS_1-52.html), checked 2026-10-09.

## North Dakota

- Personal injury: 6 years. N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(5) (https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t28c01.pdf), checked 2026-10-09. Libel, slander, assault, battery and false imprisonment have 2 years under § 28-01-18(1).
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-18(3) (https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t28c01.pdf), checked 2026-10-09. No more than 6 years from the act for physicians and hospitals, with exceptions.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-18(4) (https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t28c01.pdf), checked 2026-10-09. Accrues at death.
- Property damage: 6 years. N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(3)-(4) (https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t28c01.pdf), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 6 years. N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(1) (https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t28c01.pdf), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 6 years. N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(1) (https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t28c01.pdf), checked 2026-10-09.

## Ohio

- Personal injury: 2 years. Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10(A) (https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2305.10), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 1 year. Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.113(A) (https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2305.113), checked 2026-10-09. Can be extended by 180 days with written notice under § 2305.113(B); outer limits apply.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. Ohio Rev. Code § 2125.02(F)(1) (https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2125.02), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from the date of death.
- Property damage: 2 years. Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10(A) (https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2305.10), checked 2026-10-09. For injury to personal property.
- Written contract: 6 years. Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.06 (https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2305.06), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 4 years. Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.07(A) (https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2305.07), checked 2026-10-09.

## Oklahoma

- Personal injury: Check the statute (https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/index.asp?ftdb=STOKST).
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/index.asp?ftdb=STOKST).
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/index.asp?ftdb=STOKST).
- Property damage: Check the statute (https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/index.asp?ftdb=STOKST).
- Written contract: Check the statute (https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/index.asp?ftdb=STOKST).
- Oral contract: Check the statute (https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/index.asp?ftdb=STOKST).

## Oregon

- Personal injury: 2 years. Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1) (https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(4) (https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.html), checked 2026-10-09. From discovery of the injury, with a 5-year outer limit.
- Wrongful death: 3 years. Or. Rev. Stat. § 30.020(1) (https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors030.html), checked 2026-10-09. From discovery of the injury causing death, with an outer limit.
- Property damage: 6 years. Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.080(3)-(4) (https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 6 years. Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.080(1) (https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 6 years. Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.080(1) (https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.html), checked 2026-10-09.

## Pennsylvania

- Personal injury: 2 years. 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2) (https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?iFrame=true&txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=55&sctn=24&subsctn=0), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2) (https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?iFrame=true&txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=55&sctn=24&subsctn=0), checked 2026-10-09. A separate 7-year outer limit applies under the MCARE Act, with exceptions.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2) (https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?iFrame=true&txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=55&sctn=24&subsctn=0), checked 2026-10-09.
- Property damage: 2 years. 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(3), (4), (7) (https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?iFrame=true&txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=55&sctn=24&subsctn=0), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 4 years. 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5525(a)(8) (https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?iFrame=true&txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=55&sctn=25&subsctn=0), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 4 years. 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5525(a)(3) (https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?iFrame=true&txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=55&sctn=25&subsctn=0), checked 2026-10-09.

## Rhode Island

- Personal injury: 3 years. R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b) (https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE9/9-1/9-1-14.htm), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 3 years. R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14.1 (https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE9/9-1/9-1-14.1.htm), checked 2026-10-09. A discovery rule applies.
- Wrongful death: 3 years. R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-7-2 (https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE10/10-7/10-7-2.htm), checked 2026-10-09.
- Property damage: 10 years. R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a) (https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE9/9-1/9-1-13.htm), checked 2026-10-09. The general 10-year period for civil actions applies.
- Written contract: 10 years. R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a) (https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE9/9-1/9-1-13.htm), checked 2026-10-09. The general 10-year period for civil actions applies.
- Oral contract: 10 years. R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a) (https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE9/9-1/9-1-13.htm), checked 2026-10-09. The general 10-year period for civil actions applies.

## South Carolina

- Personal injury: 3 years. S.C. Code § 15-3-530(5) (https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t15c003.php), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 3 years. S.C. Code § 15-3-545(A) (https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t15c003.php), checked 2026-10-09. From the treatment or its discovery, with a 6-year outer limit.
- Wrongful death: 3 years. S.C. Code § 15-3-530(6) (https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t15c003.php), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from the date of death.
- Property damage: 3 years. S.C. Code § 15-3-530(3)-(4) (https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t15c003.php), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 3 years. S.C. Code § 15-3-530(1) (https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t15c003.php), checked 2026-10-09. Sealed instruments can have 20 years under § 15-3-520.
- Oral contract: 3 years. S.C. Code § 15-3-530(1) (https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t15c003.php), checked 2026-10-09.

## South Dakota

- Personal injury: 3 years. S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14(3) (https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/15-2-14.html?all=true), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14.1 (https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/15-2-14.1.html?all=true), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from the act; a counterclaim exception applies.
- Wrongful death: 3 years. S.D. Codified Laws § 21-5-3 (https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/21-5-3.html?all=true), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from the date of death.
- Property damage: 6 years. S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(3)-(4) (https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/15-2-13.html?all=true), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 6 years. S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(1) (https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/15-2-13.html?all=true), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 6 years. S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(1) (https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/15-2-13.html?all=true), checked 2026-10-09.

## Tennessee

- Personal injury: Check the statute (https://www.capitol.tn.gov/).
- Medical malpractice: Check the statute (https://www.capitol.tn.gov/).
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://www.capitol.tn.gov/).
- Property damage: Check the statute (https://www.capitol.tn.gov/).
- Written contract: Check the statute (https://www.capitol.tn.gov/).
- Oral contract: Check the statute (https://www.capitol.tn.gov/).

## Texas

- Personal injury: 2 years. Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003(a) (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.16.htm), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 74.251(a) (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.74.htm), checked 2026-10-09. From the breach or the end of the treatment; a 10-year outer limit applies.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003(b) (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.16.htm), checked 2026-10-09. Accrues on the date of death.
- Property damage: 2 years. Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003(a) (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.16.htm), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 4 years. Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §§ 16.004(a)(3), 16.051 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.16.htm), checked 2026-10-09. Suits on a debt have 4 years; actions with no express period fall under the 4-year residual period.
- Oral contract: 4 years. Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §§ 16.004(a)(3), 16.051 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.16.htm), checked 2026-10-09. Suits on a debt have 4 years; actions with no express period fall under the 4-year residual period.

## Utah

- Personal injury: 4 years. Utah Code § 78B-2-307(4) (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter2/78B-2-S307.html), checked 2026-10-09. Falls under the 4-year period for relief not otherwise provided for by law.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. Utah Code § 78B-3-404(1) (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter3/78B-3-S404.html), checked 2026-10-09. From discovery of the injury; no more than 4 years from the act, with exceptions.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. Utah Code § 78B-2-304(3) (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter2/78B-2-S304.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Property damage: 3 years. Utah Code § 78B-2-305(1)(a) (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter2/78B-2-S305.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 6 years. Utah Code § 78B-2-309(1)(b) (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter2/78B-2-S309.html), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 4 years. Utah Code § 78B-2-307(1)(a) (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter2/78B-2-S307.html), checked 2026-10-09.

## Vermont

- Personal injury: 3 years. Vt. Stat. tit. 12, § 512(4) (https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/023/00512), checked 2026-10-09. Accrues on discovery of the injury.
- Medical malpractice: 3 years. Vt. Stat. tit. 12, § 521 (https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/023/00521), checked 2026-10-09. 3 years from the incident or 2 years from discovery, whichever is later; no more than 7 years.
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/).
- Property damage: 3 years. Vt. Stat. tit. 12, § 512(5) (https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/023/00512), checked 2026-10-09. For damage to personal property.
- Written contract: 6 years. Vt. Stat. tit. 12, § 511 (https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/023/00511), checked 2026-10-09. The general 6-year period for civil actions applies.
- Oral contract: 6 years. Vt. Stat. tit. 12, § 511 (https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/023/00511), checked 2026-10-09. The general 6-year period for civil actions applies.

## Virginia

- Personal injury: 2 years. Va. Code § 8.01-243(A) (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter4/section8.01-243/), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. Va. Code § 8.01-243(A) (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter4/section8.01-243/), checked 2026-10-09. Personal injury actions whatever the theory of recovery; special accrual rules apply under § 8.01-243(C).
- Wrongful death: 2 years. Va. Code § 8.01-244(B) (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter4/section8.01-244/), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from the date of death.
- Property damage: 5 years. Va. Code § 8.01-243(B) (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter4/section8.01-243/), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 5 years. Va. Code § 8.01-246(2) (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter4/section8.01-246/), checked 2026-10-09. For written contracts signed by the party to be charged.
- Oral contract: 3 years. Va. Code § 8.01-246(4) (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter4/section8.01-246/), checked 2026-10-09.

## Washington

- Personal injury: 3 years. Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080(2) (https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=4.16.080), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 3 years. Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.350 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=4.16.350), checked 2026-10-09. Or 1 year from discovery, whichever is later; an 8-year outer limit applies.
- Wrongful death: Check the statute (https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/).
- Property damage: 3 years. Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080(1)-(2) (https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=4.16.080), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 6 years. Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.040(1) (https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=4.16.040), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 3 years. Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080(3) (https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=4.16.080), checked 2026-10-09.

## West Virginia

- Personal injury: 2 years. W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(b) (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-2-12/), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. W. Va. Code § 55-7B-4(a) (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-7B-4/), checked 2026-10-09. From the injury or its discovery, whichever is later; no more than 10 years.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. W. Va. Code § 55-7-6(d) (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-7-6/), checked 2026-10-09.
- Property damage: 2 years. W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(a) (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-2-12/), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 10 years. W. Va. Code § 55-2-6 (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-2-6/), checked 2026-10-09. For written contracts signed by the party to be charged.
- Oral contract: 5 years. W. Va. Code § 55-2-6 (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-2-6/), checked 2026-10-09.

## Wisconsin

- Personal injury: 3 years. Wis. Stat. § 893.54(1m)(a) (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.54), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 3 years. Wis. Stat. § 893.55(1m) (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.55), checked 2026-10-09. Or 1 year from discovery, whichever is later; no more than 5 years from the act.
- Wrongful death: 3 years. Wis. Stat. § 893.54(1m)(b) (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.54), checked 2026-10-09. Motor vehicle wrongful death claims have a different period under § 893.54(2m).
- Property damage: 6 years. Wis. Stat. § 893.52(1) (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.52), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 6 years. Wis. Stat. § 893.43(1) (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.43), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 6 years. Wis. Stat. § 893.43(1) (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.43), checked 2026-10-09.

## Wyoming

- Personal injury: 4 years. Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C) (https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf), checked 2026-10-09.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years. Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-107(a)(i) (https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf), checked 2026-10-09. From the act, or 2 years from discovery in some cases.
- Wrongful death: 2 years. Wyo. Stat. § 1-38-102(d) (https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf), checked 2026-10-09. Runs from the date of death.
- Property damage: 4 years. Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(A)-(B) (https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf), checked 2026-10-09.
- Written contract: 10 years. Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(i) (https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf), checked 2026-10-09.
- Oral contract: 8 years. Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(ii)(A) (https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf), checked 2026-10-09.