What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 1 year under KRS § 413.140(1)(a).
Personal injury Deadlines in Kentucky
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 1 year under KRS § 413.140(1)(a). The full rule is: 1 Year (2 if motor vehicle).
When does the clock start for personal injury in Kentucky?
One year — tied with Tennessee for the shortest general personal-injury period in the country. But a motor vehicle claim gets two years under the no-fault act.
Can the Kentucky deadline for personal injury be extended?
KRS § 304.39-230 gives two years from the injury or the last basic reparation benefit payment, whichever is later, for motor vehicle injuries — and no more than four years after the accident. Since most personal injury claims are car accidents, the "one year" headline is misleading for the majority of claimants. Section 413.170 tolls for minority and incapacity.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Kentucky?
Often, yes. Generally the underlying period; Board of Claims for state under KRS §§ 65.200 et seq., 49.040. Kentucky does not impose a single short notice-of-claim deadline. Claims against the Commonwealth go to the Board of Claims under KRS ch. 49 with its own one-year period and damages caps. Cities and counties retain immunity for governmental functions under the…
How does Kentucky compare to other states for personal injury?
Kentucky's 1 year is among the shortest in the country. 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 Kentucky:
