Personal Injury Law by State
Personal injury law varies significantly from state to state. The amount of time you have to file a claim, how fault is determined, whether damage caps apply, and what insurance rules govern your case all depend on where the accident happened.
We connect accident victims with attorneys across all 50 states. Below you'll find detailed legal information for several major jurisdictions, with additional state resources being added regularly.
Why Your State Matters
Statutes of Limitations
Every state sets deadlines for filing personal injury lawsuits. Miss the deadline, and you typically lose the right to sue entirely—regardless of how strong your case might be. These periods range from one to six years depending on the state and type of claim.
Fault and Recovery Rules
States handle shared fault differently. Some allow you to recover damages even if you were mostly at fault; others bar recovery if you're found even 1% responsible. Understanding your state's approach is essential for evaluating your case.
Damage Caps
Some states limit how much you can recover for certain types of damages, particularly in medical malpractice cases. These caps can significantly affect the value of a claim.
Insurance Systems
States are divided between "at-fault" and "no-fault" insurance systems for auto accidents. In no-fault states, your options for filing a lawsuit may be limited unless injuries meet a certain threshold.
Detailed State Resources
California
Pure comparative negligence state with a 2-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims.
Texas
Modified comparative fault state with a 51% bar. Two-year limitations period for most claims.
Florida
Recently shifted from pure to modified comparative negligence. No-fault auto insurance state.
New York
Pure comparative negligence state with no-fault auto insurance and a serious injury threshold.
Georgia
Modified comparative fault state with a 50% bar. Two-year statute of limitations.
All 50 States
We connect accident victims with attorneys in every state. Detailed state-specific resources are being added progressively. If your state isn't linked below, you can still request a case evaluation and we'll connect you with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
Need help in your state?
Regardless of where your accident occurred, you can request a free case evaluation. We work with licensed personal injury attorneys across the country and will connect you with someone who handles cases in your jurisdiction.
There's no cost to request an evaluation, and no obligation to proceed if you decide legal action isn't right for you.
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