Iowa Legal Deadlines
Verified filing deadlines under Iowa 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 | Iowa Code § 614.1(2) |
| Defamation | 2 yrs | Iowa Code § 614.1(2) |
| Dog Bite | 2 yrs | Iowa Code § 351.28 |
| Medical Malpractice | 2 yrs | Iowa Code § 614.1(9) |
| Personal Injury | 2 yrs | Iowa Code § 614.1(2) |
| Slip and Fall | 2 yrs | Iowa Code § 614.1(2) |
| Wrongful Death | 2 yrs | Iowa Code § 614.1(2) |
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Debt & Collections
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Card Debt | 5 yrs | Iowa Code § 614.1(4) |
| Medical Debt | 5 yrs | Iowa Code § 614.1(4) |
Consumer
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Breach of Contract | 10 yrs | Iowa Code § 614.1(5)(a) |
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Legal information, not legal advice. Confirm with the cited statute or a licensed Iowa attorney.