Oklahoma Personal Injury Law Library TOPIC: Statutes of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims

If you’ve been injured by the negligence of someone else, don’t hesitate to contact our Oklahoma City personal injury attorneys. There are time limits on your claims. You don’t want to miss out on the compensation you deserve just because you waited too long.

Each state enacts laws to limit the time you have to bring a personal injury action. Oklahoma is no exception. For most personal injury cases in Oklahoma, you have two years from the date of your injury or accident to file a claim against the other person.

In medical malpractice cases this can be extended slightly because you will usually have two years from the date you knew or should have known about the injury. In some cases, like suits filed against cities or counties, you only have one year to file your claim.

These time limits can change at any time, so it is always important to consult a personal injury attorney to make sure you are protected. If the defendant shows that you are past the time period allowed by the statute of limitations, then your claims are barred and you will not be able to recover for your injuries.

If you’ve suffered an injury at the hands of someone else, please call 1-800-747-SELF (7353) or contact Self & Associates for your free case review by an experience personal injury attorney in Oklahoma City.