Statute of Limitations by State

Timely Filing of Mesothelioma Lawsuits

We take cases nationwide, and the laws are different in each state. This includes a statute of limitations that applies to filing a lawsuit. Our lawyers have brought personal injury claims on behalf of men and women who were diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer, as well as wrongful death suits on behalf of spouses and children left behind when the disease proved fatal.

Beware the Statute of Limitations

The clock starts when there is a preliminary or confirmed diagnosis of mesothelioma. If a lawsuit is not filed before the deadline in that jurisdiction, the victim or family may be barred from recovering monetary damages. Thus is it critical to contact a knowledgeable attorney as early as possible.

Responsive, Nationwide Representation in Asbestos Litigation

Our firm will attempt to file the lawsuit in Illinois, because of a standing arrangement in the Madison County court system giving priority to mesothelioma cases. The court recognizes that patients have a short life expectancy after diagnosis, and expedites trial dates so that victims will hopefully live to give testimony and see justice.

Attorney Michael Throneberry and his team works fast to trace the asbestos exposures in our client's past so that we can file suit and obtain compensation for the urgently needed medical treatment. If you or your loved one has symptoms of mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer, we urge you to see a family physician or specialist immediately. Then contact us soon after to start the legal process.

Aggressive, Compassionate Representation

Call (888) 506-1131 for a free consultation. We will travel to you to discuss your case and your legal remedies, and we take attorney fees only if we are successful in securing your compensation.

The Statute of Limitations Guide below is generic for each state. As such it is critical to contact us as early as possible to determine how the law applies to your mesothelioma or asbestos-related case.

Mesothelioma Statute of Limitations Guide

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Alaska

Alaska Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Alaska Lawsuit Statute of Limitations - Alaska Statute § 09.10.010 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Alabama

Alabama Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Alabama Lawsuit Statute of Limitations - Alabama Code § 6-2-2 et seq
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Arkansas

Arkansas Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Arkansas Lawsuit Statute of Limitations - Arkansas Code Ann. § 16-56-101 et seq.
Personal Injury - 3 Years
Products Liability - 3 Years
Wrongful Death - 3 Years

Arizona

Arizona Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Arizona Lawsuit Statute of Limitations - Arizona Rev. Stat. Ann. § 12-541 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

California

California Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
California Lawsuit Statute of Limitations - California Civ. Proc. Code § 312 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 1 Year

Colorado

Colorado Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Colorado Lawsuit Statute of Limitations - Colorado Rev. Stat. § 13-80-102 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Connecticut

Connecticut Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Connecticut Lawsuit Statute of Limitations - Connecticut Gen. Stat. Ann. § 52-575 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Delaware

Delaware Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Delaware Lawsuit Statute of Limitations - Delaware Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8101 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Year

Florida

Florida Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Florida Lawsuit Statute of Limitations - Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.011 et seq.
Personal Injury - 4 Years
Products Liability - 4 Years
Wrongful Death - 4 Years

Georgia

Georgia Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Georgia Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Ga. Code Ann. § 9-3-20 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years with discovery rule
Products Liability - 2 Years with discovery rule
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Hawaii

Hawaii Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Hawaii Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-1 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years with discovery rule
Products Liability - 2 Years with discovery rule
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Illinois

Illinois Lawsuit Statute of Limitations 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-201 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Idaho

Idaho Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Idaho Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Idaho Code § 5-201 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Indiana

Indiana Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Indiana Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Ind. Code Ann. § 34-11-2-1 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Iowa

Iowa Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Iowa Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Iowa Code Ann. § 614.1 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Kansas

Kansas Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Kansas Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-501 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Kentucky

Kentucky Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Kentucky Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.080 et seq.
Personal Injury - 1 Year with discovery rule
Products Liability - 1 Year with discovery rule
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Louisiana

Louisiana Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Louisiana Lawsuit Statute of Limitations La. Civil Code § 3492 et seq.
Personal Injury - 1 Year
Products Liability - 1 Year
Wrongful Death - 1 Year

Maine

Maine Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Maine Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 751 et seq.
Personal Injury - 6 Years
Products Liability - 6 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Maryland

Maryland Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Maryland Lawsuit Statute of Limitations
Md. Courts & Jud. Proc. Code Ann. § 5-101 et seq.
Personal Injury - 3 Years
Products Liability - 3 Years
Wrongful Death - 3 Years

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Massachusetts Lawsuit Statute of Limitations
Mass. Ann. Laws ch. 260, § 1 et seq.
Personal Injury - 3 Years
Products Liability - 3 Years
Wrongful Death - 3 Years

Michigan

Michigan Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Michigan Lawsuit Statute of Limitations
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5801 et seq.
Personal Injury - 3 Years
Products Liability - 3 Years
Wrongful Death - 3 Years

Minnesota

Minnesota Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Minnesota Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Minn. Stat. Ann. § 541.01 et seq.
Personal Injury - 6 Years
Products Liability - 4 Year
Wrongful Death - 3 Years

Mississippi

Mississippi Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Mississippi Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Miss. Code. Ann. § 15-1-1 et seq.
Personal Injury - 3 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 3 Years

Missouri

Missouri Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Missouri Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.097 et seq.
Personal Injury - 5 Years
Products Liability - 5 Years
Wrongful Death - 3 Years

Montana

Montana Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Montana Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-2021 et seq.
Personal Injury - 3 Years
Products Liability - 3 Years
Wrongful Death - 3 Years

Nebraska

Nebraska Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Nebraska Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-201 et seq.
Personal Injury - 4 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
New Hampshire Lawsuit Statute of Limitations N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:1 et seq.
Personal Injury - 3 Years
Products Liability - 3 Years
Wrongful Death - 3 Years

Nevada

Nevada Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Nevada Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 11.010 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 4 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

New Jersey

New Jersey Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
New Jersey Lawsuit Statute of Limitations N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2a:14-1 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

New Mexico

New Mexico Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
New Mexico Lawsuit Statute of Limitations N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-1 et seq.
Personal Injury - 3 Years
Products Liability - 3 Years
Wrongful Death - 3 Years

New York

New York Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
New York Lawsuit Statute of Limitations
N.Y. Civ. Prac. Laws & Rules § 201 et seq.
Personal Injury - 3 Years
Products Liability - 3 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

North Carolina

North Carolina Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
North Carolina Lawsuit Statute of Limitations N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-46 et seq.
Personal Injury - 3 Years
Products Liability - 6 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

North Dakota

North Dakota Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
North Dakota Lawsuit Statute of Limitations N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-01 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 10 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Ohio

Ohio Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Ohio Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2305.03 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Oklahoma Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 91 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Oregon

Oregon Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Oregon Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.010 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 3 Years

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Pennsylvania Lawsuit Statute of Limitations 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 5501 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Rhode Island Lawsuit Statute of Limitations R. I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-12 et seq.
Personal Injury - 3 Years
Products Liability - 3 Years
Wrongful Death - 3 Years

South Carolina

South Carolina Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
South Carolina Lawsuit Statute of Limitations S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-510 et seq.
Personal Injury - 3 Years
Products Liability - 3 Years
Wrongful Death - 3 Years

South Dakota

South Dakota Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
South Dakota Lawsuit Statute of Limitations S.D. Codified Laws Ann. § 15-2-1 et seq.
Personal Injury - 3 Years
Products Liability - 3 Years
Wrongful Death - 3 Years

Tennessee

Tennessee Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Tennessee Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-101 et seq.
Personal Injury - 1 Year with discovery rule
Products Liability - 1 Year with discovery rule
Wrongful Death - 1 Year with discovery rule

Texas

Texas Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Texas Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.001 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Utah

Utah Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Utah Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Utah Code Ann. § 78-12-22 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Vermont

Vermont Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Vermont Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 461 et seq.
Personal Injury - 3 Years
Products Liability - 3 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Virginia

Virginia Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Virginia Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-228 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years

Washington

Washington Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Washington Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 4.16.005 et seq.
Personal Injury - 3 Years
Products Liability - 3 Years
Wrongful Death - 3 Years

Washington, DC

Washington D.C. Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
District of Columbia Lawsuit Statute of Limitations - D.C. Code § 12-301 et seq.
Personal Injury - 3 Years
Products Liability - 3 Years
Wrongful Death - 1 Year

West Virginia

West Virginia Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
West Virginia Lawsuit Statute of Limitations W. Va. Code § 55-2-1 et seq.
Personal Injury - 2 Years
Products Liability - 2 Years
Wrongful Death - 2 Years Discovery Rule

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Wisconsin Lawsuit Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury 3 years
Products Liability 6 years
Wrongful Death 3 years

Wyoming

Wyoming Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney
Wyoming Lawsuit Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury 4 years
Products Liability 4 years
Wrongful Death 2 years

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We are so appreciative of the results Michael Throneberry got for us! Michael Throneberry and the attorneys we worked with were focused on our peace of mind and seemed to care for my family and me as if we were family. They truly get it. We were thrilled with the result and would recommend this firm to anyone. M.S.

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During one of my family's darkest and trying times, Michael Throneberry was there to provide help. His personal experience with mesothelioma made certain that he advised us like family. Thank you, you are wonderful. Do yourself a favor and let him help you during this trying time. He is a true 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. T.S.

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Michael Throneberry gave me a whole new outlook on attorneys'! A very caring person who was more concerned with my health than a case. Truly unexpected! He explained possible conditions in english and even found the right doctors in my area. Prepared me for the right questions to ask the doctors so that I can understand my illness better. A great person and a great human being! Thank you. Greg