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Car accident deadlines by state, in 35 seconds
A short explainer on the two kinds of car accident deadlines: the time limit to sue for injuries and car damage, and the duty to report a crash to police or the DMV. Claims against government agencies often need notice sooner. Check your state's official statute.
This short video is a summary of our explainer Car Accident Deadlines by State (2026): Statute of Limitations & Crash Reporting Rules, which covers the details, the steps to take, and how auto insurance typically handles it.
Transcript
Car accident deadlines by state. Miss one, and a valid claim can be lost. Every state sets a deadline to sue for injuries and for car damage, from one year to ten, and the two can differ. Many states also make drivers report a crash to police or the DMV when someone is hurt or damage passes a set amount. Claims against a city or state agency often need notice much sooner. Check the official statute for your state. Rules change. See the full table at autoinsurancebundle.pro.
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