Car Accident Lawsuit in Pennsylvania

Statute of Limitations

Pennsylvania imposes a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under 42 Pa. C.S. § 5524. The state is a no-fault/choice state with mandatory $5,000 PIP coverage. Drivers choose between "limited tort" (can only sue for pain and suffering if injuries are serious — defined as death, serious impairment of body function, or permanent serious disfigurement) and "full tort" (full right to sue for any injury). Modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar applies. Minimum liability is 15/30/5.

2 years from accident date