Oklahoma Personal Injury Statute of Limitations Calculator

The general rule: two years

Under 12 O.S. § 95(A)(3), most personal injury claims must be filed within two years. Property damage claims generally share the same two-year period under § 95(A)(4).

Wrongful death: same deadline, a distinctive procedural requirement

Wrongful death claims also carry a two-year deadline from the date of death, but only the personal representative of the decedent's estate may generally bring the action — a procedural detail that can matter if a family hasn't yet opened an estate.

Minors: a genuinely narrow exception

Oklahoma doesn't give injured minors the full benefit of the general rule after they turn 18. See our full guide to Oklahoma's discovery rule and tolling for exactly how this narrower window works, along with Oklahoma's distinctive "saving statute."

Government vehicle accidents: overlapping deadlines

Claims involving a government vehicle or entity follow a different notice timeline layered on top of the general rule. See our full guide to Oklahoma government claim deadlines.

Oklahoma statute of limitations — frequently asked questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Oklahoma?

Two years from the date of injury, under 12 O.S. section 95(A)(3), covering personal injury and property damage alike.

Is Oklahoma's wrongful death deadline also two years?

Yes, but only the personal representative of the decedent's estate may generally file the action, a distinctive procedural requirement beyond the deadline itself.

Does Oklahoma give injured minors the full two years after turning 18?

No, and this surprises many people. The clock is tolled until age 18, but a minor generally has only until their 19th birthday to file — one extra year, not the full two-year general period.

Is medical malpractice treated differently in Oklahoma?

The two-year deadline is the same, but it falls under a different part of state law (76 O.S.) rather than the general civil code, and Oklahoma has no general statute of repose for these claims.

What happens if I miss Oklahoma's filing deadline?

The court will almost always dismiss the case, and the right to seek compensation is lost permanently, regardless of how strong the underlying claim was.

This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on Oklahoma statute (12 O.S. § 95, § 96, § 100) verified per our methodology. Deadlines can vary based on the specific facts of a claim. Confirm your actual deadline with a licensed Oklahoma attorney before acting.