Washington Legal Deadlines

Verified filing deadlines under Washington law. Every entry cites the official statute — click the section number to read the law itself.

Injury & Accident

Claim / matterDeadlineOfficial statute (source)
Car Accident 3 yrs Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080
Defamation 2 yrs Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.100
Dog Bite 3 yrs RCW § 16.08.040; SOL: RCW § 4.16.080
Medical Malpractice 3 yrs RCW 4.16.350
Personal Injury 3 yrs Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080(2)
Slip and Fall 3 yrs Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080(2)
Wrongful Death 3 yrs Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080(2)

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Debt & Collections

Claim / matterDeadlineOfficial statute (source)
Credit Card Debt 6 yrs RCW 4.16.040(1)-(2)
Medical Debt 6 yrs RCW 4.16.040

Consumer

Claim / matterDeadlineOfficial statute (source)
Breach of Contract 6 yrs RCW 4.16.040

Nearby states: Idaho · Oregon

Legal information, not legal advice. Confirm with the cited statute or a licensed Washington attorney.