Alabama Legal Deadlines
Verified filing deadlines under Alabama law. Every entry cites the official statute — click the section number to read the law itself.
Injury & Accident
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Car Accident | 2 yrs | Ala. Code § 6-2-38(l) |
| Defamation | 2 yrs | Ala. Code § 6-2-38(k) |
| Dog Bite | 2 yrs | Ala. Code § 3-6-1 (dog bite liability); SOL: Ala. Code § 6-2-38(l) |
| Medical Malpractice | 2 yrs | Ala. Code § 6-5-482 |
| Personal Injury | 2 yrs | Ala. Code § 6-2-38(l) |
| Slip and Fall | 2 yrs | Ala. Code § 6-2-38(l) |
| Wrongful Death | 2 yrs | Ala. Code § 6-5-410 |
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Debt & Collections
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Card Debt | 3 yrs | Ala. Code § 6-2-37(1) |
| Medical Debt | 6 yrs | Ala. Code § 6-2-34 |
Consumer
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Breach of Contract | 6 yrs | Ala. Code § 6-2-34(4) |
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Legal information, not legal advice. Confirm with the cited statute or a licensed Alabama attorney.