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Pennsylvania — Statute of Limitations

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2 years

Statute of limitations for personal injury

42 Pa.C.S. § 5524

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Personal Injury Statute Of Limitations in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s personal injury statute of limitations is set by 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524, which establishes a two-year filing period from the date the cause of action accrues. This governing authority applies to claims for bodily injury, wrongful death, and other tort-based harms. The two-year window begins when the injury is discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. The official text at the linked source provides the precise statutory language and any applicable exceptions or tolling provisions. The worked example below demonstrates how the two-year period is calculated from a specific accrual date. To estimate the deadline for a particular claim, users should consult the calculator, which applies the statute’s terms to their individual circumstances.

Governing authority

In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations rule is set by 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524. The verified packet cites 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.024.000..HTM).

Deadline example

For a Pennsylvania personal injury limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.024.000..HTM).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 2 years.
• The example deadline is 2026-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the personal injury statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

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.