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Personal Injury Laws by State

Personal injury law is state law. The time limits for bringing a claim, how fault is shared, what insurance drivers must carry, whether damages are limited, and where claims are handled all differ from one state to the next — sometimes substantially. The pages listed below provide plain-language general reference information about personal injury law in the states we cover.

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State personal injury law pages

Personal injury laws vary by state. Select a state below for a general informational overview.

Each state page describes general legal principles only — including filing deadlines, fault rules, insurance requirements, damage limitations, and the state court system — without applying them to any person's circumstances. Questions involving a specific person, deadline, claim, or legal strategy require advice from a licensed attorney who can review the actual facts. To seek a connection with a participating local attorney office, visit the city pages linked from each state page.