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Deadline in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations for most personal injury actions is four years, as set by 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524. This means a lawsuit must be filed within four years from the date the cause of action accrued, typically when the injury occurred or was discovered. The statute covers claims such as negligence, assault, battery, false imprisonment, and certain trespass actions. Exceptions and tolling provisions may apply in specific circumstances, which the official source details. The worked example below illustrates how the four-year period is applied to a typical claim. To estimate a specific deadline, use the DocketMath calculator with the relevant case details.

Governing authority

In Pennsylvania, the deadline rule is set by 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524. The verified packet cites 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524 (https://law.justia.com/codes/pennsylvania/title-42/chapter-55/section-5524/).

Pennsylvania deadline: the verified value is 4 years under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524. The verified packet cites 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524 (https://law.justia.com/codes/pennsylvania/title-42/chapter-55/section-5524/).

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This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.