From wikipedia – A statute of limitations is a statute in a common law legal system that sets forth the maximum period of time, after certain events, that legal proceedings based on those events may be initiated.

In essence, the minute you are involved in a car accident, the clock starts ticking on the time that you can make a legal claim for your injuries sustained in the auto accident. Every state sets forth its own statute of limitations and it’s important to know what those time limits are especially if the car accident happened in a state you do not live in.

This site has compiled all the statute of limitations for each state and outlines the amount of time that you have to file a complaint. It also links to the individual state website that outlines the statute. Keep in mind these statutes can change and therefore you should check them every time you are involved in a car accident.

If you feel like you are getting close to the statute of limitations in the state where the car accident happened, please contact an attorney and see what they can do to help you file a complaint to keep your claim open beyond your allotted time period.