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Background reading on how statutes of limitations work, beyond the state-by-state numbers.

The basics of accrual, filing deadlines, and why the clock matters.
Why some deadlines start when harm occurred — and others when it was found.
Minority, incapacity, and other circumstances that can extend a deadline.
Special notice requirements and shorter windows for government defendants.
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