ACCIDENTADVISORYFind your next step ↗Compare general personal-injury and property-damage filing periods for the states we cover, then follow the source-linked guide.
These periods do not determine when your clock starts or whether an exception applies. Government notice requirements, wrongful death, minors, insurance claims, and other circumstances can have different rules. Ask a licensed attorney to confirm the deadlines that apply to your facts.
| State | Personal injury | Property damage | Details & sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Generally 2 years | Generally 2 years | Arizona guide → |
| California | Generally 2 years | Generally 3 years | California guide → |
| Florida | Generally 2 years for negligence | Generally 2 years for negligence; claim type matters | Florida guide → |
| Illinois | Generally 2 years | Generally 5 years | Illinois guide → |
| New York | Generally 3 years | Generally 3 years | New York guide → |
| North Carolina | Generally 3 years | Generally 3 years | North Carolina guide → |
| Ohio | Generally 2 years | Generally 2 years | Ohio guide → |
| Pennsylvania | Generally 2 years | Generally 2 years | Pennsylvania guide → |
| Texas | Generally 2 years | Generally 2 years | Texas guide → |
| Virginia | Generally 2 years | Generally 5 years | Virginia guide → |
| Washington | Generally 3 years | Generally 3 years | Washington guide → |
Florida’s negligence limitation changed in 2023. Older claims require checking the law and transition rules that apply to their accrual date.