North Carolina Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
3 years
to file a personal injury claim in North Carolina, from the date you're injured — under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(16).
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Not legal advice — and missing this deadline can end your case. These are general filing deadlines under each state's statute. Your actual deadline can be shorter or longer: many states toll the clock for minors, apply a "discovery rule" when an injury isn't immediately obvious, or give you far less time to sue a government agency. Confirm your specific deadline with a licensed attorney in your state before relying on any date here.
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