Kentucky Legal Deadlines
Verified filing deadlines under Kentucky 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 | Ky. Rev. Stat. § 304.39-230(6) |
| Defamation | 1 yr | KRS § 413.140(1)(d) |
| Dog Bite | 1 yr | KRS § 258.235(4) |
| Medical Malpractice | 1 yr | KRS 413.140(1)(e), (2) |
| Personal Injury | 1 yr | Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.140(1)(a) |
| Slip and Fall | 1 yr | Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.140(1)(a) |
| Wrongful Death | 1 yr | KRS § 411.130; KRS § 413.180 |
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Debt & Collections
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Card Debt | 5 yrs | KRS § 413.120 |
| Medical Debt | 10 yrs | KRS § 413.160 |
Consumer
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Breach of Contract | 10 yrs | KRS 413.160 |
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Legal information, not legal advice. Confirm with the cited statute or a licensed Kentucky attorney.