Generally and  			for most types of personal injury cases, you have one year from the  			date that you were injured to file a lawsuit. This is a  			general rule for most but not all personal injury lawsuits.  			The time limit on the filing of a personal injury lawsuit can vary  			depending on your type of injury, how you sustained that injury and  			who caused you that injury.

What is a statute of limitations?

 

A: Generally and for most types of personal injury cases, you have one year from the date that you were injured to file a lawsuit.  This is a general rule for most but not all personal injury lawsuits.  The time limit on the filing of a personal injury lawsuit can vary depending on your type of injury, how you sustained that injury and who caused you that injury.