Alabama's Statute of Limitations

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Alabama's Statute of Limitations



Wrongful Death
A wrongful death action must be filed within two years of the date of death.

Personal In jury Actions
A personal injury action must be filed within two years of the date of the injury.

Medical Malpractice Actions
All actions against health-care providers must be filed within two years after the date of the act giving rise to the injury occurred, or within six months of the date the injury was, or should have been, discovered. In no event may a suit be filed more than four years after the date of the act giving rise to the injury occurred. This limitations period applies to minors over four years of age. However, in the case of a minor under four years of age, that minor has until his or her eighth birthday to file a medical malpractice action.

Products Liability Actions
These actions must be filed within one year of the date that the injury occurred. However, in cases where the injury is not discovered before that time because it resulted from exposure to or ingestion of a harmful substance over time, the plaintiff has one year from the time that the injury is, or should have been, discovered to file suit.

Special Rules for Minors
Except in cases of medical malpractice or wrongful death, the limitations period begins to run on the minor’s 19th birthday.