What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Alaska?
In Alaska, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070(a).
Personal injury Deadlines in Alaska
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Alaska?
In Alaska, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070(a). The full rule is: 2 Years (10-yr repose).
When does the clock start for personal injury in Alaska?
Two years from the date of injury.
Can the Alaska deadline for personal injury be extended?
Pedersen v. Zielski (822 P.2d 903) establishes the discovery rule: the period runs from when the plaintiff discovered, or with reasonable care should have discovered, the injury. AS § 09.10.055 imposes a ten-year statute of repose as an absolute outer limit for many claims. AS § 09.10.140 tolls for minority and incapacity. Alaska imposes NO short pre-suit notice deadline for injury claims against the State or a city — the same two years applies.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Alaska?
Often, yes. Same 2-year deadline; no short pre-suit notice under Alaska Stat. §§ 09.10.070, 09.50.250. Alaska is one of the few states that does NOT impose a short pre-suit notice deadline for injury claims against the State or a municipality — the ordinary two-year period in AS § 09.10.070 applies. Claims against the State are brought under AS § 09.50.250, whi…
How does Alaska compare to other states for personal injury?
Alaska'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 Alaska:
