What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Iowa?
In Iowa, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under Iowa Code § 614.1(2).
Personal injury Deadlines in Iowa
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Iowa?
In Iowa, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under Iowa Code § 614.1(2).
When does the clock start for personal injury in Iowa?
Two years for injuries to the person.
Can the Iowa deadline for personal injury be extended?
Note the phrase "whether based on contract or tort" — Iowa forecloses the common tactic of re-pleading a time-barred injury claim as a contract claim to reach the longer period. Iowa applies a discovery rule where the harm was not reasonably knowable.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Iowa?
Often, yes. Generally 2 years; no short universal notice under Iowa Code §§ 670.5, 669.13. Iowa Code ch. 670 governs tort liability of governmental subdivisions, with § 670.5 setting a two-year period. Claims against the State run under ch. 669 with a two-year period in § 669.13 and a requirement to present the claim to the State Appeal Board first…
How does Iowa compare to other states for personal injury?
Iowa'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 Iowa:
