Injury Law by State

Deadlines and fault rules differ from state to state. Choose your state for a plain-language summary.

• California personal injury law

  California is an at-fault (tort) state for car accidents and follows a pure comparative negligence rule. Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years.

• Texas personal injury law

  Texas is an at-fault state with a modified comparative fault rule that bars recovery if you are more than 50% responsible. Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years.

• Illinois personal injury law

  Illinois is an at-fault state with a modified comparative negligence rule that bars recovery if you are more than 50% at fault. Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years.