Alaska's Statute of Limitations
Preliminary Note: Statutes of limitations restrict the time period that a person can file a lawsuit. These statutes not only vary by state, but they also vary by cause of action. The following guide provides limitations periods for each state, but only for particular causes of action; specifically, those related to personal injury, medical malpractice, and products liability claims. The sections discussing special rules for minors only apply to the causes of action listed for that particular state.
Wrongful Death
A cause of action for wrongful death accrues on the date of death and must be filed within two years of that date.
Personal Injury Actions
Personal Injury Actions must be filed within two years of the date of the injury. In Alaska, Personal Injury Actions include medical malpractice and product liability claims. Alaska has a "discovery rule" that tolls the limitations period. Under that rule, the statute of limitations begins to run when the injured person discovers, or should have discovered, the existence of the cause of action.
Special Rules for Minors
Except in cases of wrongful death, in Alaska, the statute of limitations begins to run on the minor’s 18th birthday.
Please note: State law information collected from LexisNexis™ electronic database in 2005. All of our lawyers are licensed to practice in the state of Pennsylvania. We also have lawyers licensed to practice in Ohio, and West Virginia and we associate with experienced attorneys in other states.
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