What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under 12 O.S. § 95(A)(3).
Personal injury Deadlines in Oklahoma
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under 12 O.S. § 95(A)(3).
When does the clock start for personal injury in Oklahoma?
Two years under the catch-all for injury to the rights of another.
Can the Oklahoma deadline for personal injury be extended?
Oklahoma applies a discovery rule for latent injuries. Note the "not hereinafter enumerated" language — if the claim is one of the intentional torts listed in subsection (A)(4), it gets one year, not two.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Oklahoma?
Often, yes. Written notice within 1 year; suit within 180 days of denial under 51 O.S. §§ 156, 157. The Oklahoma Governmental Tort Claims Act requires written notice to the political subdivision or the state within one year of the loss under 51 O.S. § 156. The claim is deemed denied if not approved within 90 days, and suit must then be filed within 180 days…
How does Oklahoma compare to other states for personal injury?
Oklahoma'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 Oklahoma:
