What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524.
Personal injury Deadlines in Pennsylvania
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524.
When does the clock start for personal injury in Pennsylvania?
Two years from the date of injury for an action to recover damages for injuries to the person caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or unlawful violence of another.
Can the Pennsylvania deadline for personal injury be extended?
The discovery rule applies only in limited circumstances — Pennsylvania generally starts the clock at injury, not discovery. Section 5533 tolls for infancy. A government defendant requires six months' written notice under § 5522.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Pennsylvania?
Often, yes. Written notice within 6 months under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5522. Section 5522 requires written notice of intent to sue a government unit within six months of the date the injury was sustained. The notice must state the name and address of the claimant, the date, hour, and place of the injury, and the name and address of any…
How does Pennsylvania compare to other states for personal injury?
Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania:
