All states have their own statute of limitations, but they are not all alike.
Statute of Limitations-According to Alabama Code 6-2-1, et seq:
Personal injury and negligence – 2 years;
Injury to personal property and trespass – 6 years (still only 2 years if negligence);
Libel/slander/defamation – 2 years from the date of publication or when spoken;
Medical, legal and professional malpractice – 2 years with the discovery rule. (Exceptions to this rule are: If the malpractice was discovered after 2 years, then you have 6 months to file from the date of discovery. No lawsuit can be filed after 4 years from the date of the injury. Also, special rules and limitations apply for children.)
Wrongful death – 2 years from the date of death;
Contracts – 6 years for written contracts (10 years if under seal); oral contracts – 6 years;
Products liability – 2 years;
Judgments can be enforced up to 20 years.
Statute of Limitations-According to Tennessee Code 28-3-104, et seq:
Personal injury – 1 year;
Property damage – 3 years;
Medical and legal malpractice – 1 year;
Wrongful death – 1 year.
Contracts – 4 or 6 years;
Products liability – 1, 3 or 4 years (see TCA § 28-3-104(a)(1); TCA § 28-3- 105(1); TCA § 28-3-202; TCA § 47-2-725;
Judgments can be enforced up to 10 years.
Knowing what the statute of limitations for your claim is very important.Determining if you still have time to file a claim for recovery of your damages is very crucial. If you are uncertain of when your statute of limitations begins and ends, feel free to call our office for a free consultation. www.ronkimlaw.com
