Time is not on your side after a slip and fall. Each state has a statute of limitations—a legal deadline for filing your personal injury claim. If you miss it, you may lose your right to compensation.
✅ 1. Typical Time Limit: 2 Years
In most states, you have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a claim.
Examples:
- California: 2 years
- Florida: 2 years
- New York: 3 years
✅ 2. Exceptions to the Rule
The clock may be paused (“tolled”) if:
- The victim is a minor
- The injury was discovered later (delayed symptoms)
- The defendant is out of state or hiding
✅ 3. Claims Against Government Entities
If your fall occurred on city or government property (e.g., sidewalk, city hall), you may have as little as 90–180 days to file a notice of claim.
✅ 4. Why Filing Early Matters
- Evidence disappears
- Surveillance footage may be erased
- Witnesses forget details
- The insurance company may use delays against you
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