ALASKA
STATUTES OF LIMITATION
Statutes of Limitation 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; 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.
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
In Alaska, a minor must file suit within two years
plus one day of his or her 18th birthday or within
two years plus one day of the date of the minor’s
marriage. In Alaska, a person can be married
with court approval at age 14.
A Personal
Iinjury Lawyers provide
you a Free
Consultation.
- They
accept no fee until a money recovery is
made for you. All fees come from successful
case settlements.
- The
client never pays an expense or fee unless
the case is settled successfully.
- A
Personal Injury Lawyer will visit you at Home
or in the Hospital.
- They
will also initiate an investigation of your
case without cost to you.
If you or someone you know has suffered due to
a personal injury, we can help.
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