Statute of Limitations

The legal deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit, measured from the date of loss and varying by state.

Related terms

The date the injury or accident occurred — the anchor for treatment timelines, coverage, and the statute of limitations.

A legal area covering physical or psychological harm caused by another party's negligence — the foundation of lien-based medical care.

An agreed resolution of a personal injury claim in which the at-fault party (or insurer) pays a sum to close the case.