What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Alabama?
In Alabama, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under Ala. Code § 6-2-38(l).
Personal injury Deadlines in Alabama
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Alabama?
In Alabama, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under Ala. Code § 6-2-38(l).
When does the clock start for personal injury in Alabama?
Two years under the catch-all in subsection (l).
Can the Alabama deadline for personal injury be extended?
Alabama does NOT apply the discovery rule generally. It applies expressly to fraud under § 6-2-3 and to medical malpractice under § 6-5-482, but for standard personal injury the clock runs from the date of injury. Section 6-2-8 suspends the period for disabilities.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Alabama?
Often, yes. Sworn claim to a municipality within 6 months under Ala. Code §§ 11-47-23, 11-47-192. Alabama requires claims against a municipality to be presented within six months of accrual under § 11-47-23, and personal injury claims within six months under § 11-47-192. Counties have their own presentment rules. These sit on top of the ordinary limitation…
How does Alabama compare to other states for personal injury?
Alabama's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for personal injury ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Personal Injury Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the personal injury deadline in Alabama:
