What is the time limit to file a personal injury claim?

In Germany, most personal injury claims under § 823 BGB must be filed within three years from the end of the year when the injured person knew (or should have known) both the injury and the identity of the liable party.

The limitation period for personal injury claims in Ireland is two years from the date of accrual of the cause of action, usually the date of the injury or date of knowledge.

In Singapore, you can claim damages for personal injury covering pain and suffering, loss of earnings, medical expenses, and future care needs — calculated under the Civil Law Act.

In the UK, you usually have three years from the date of the accident or from when you first knew the injury was significant to make a personal injury claim.

In California, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit.

The statute of limitations for a federal tort claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act is two years from the date the claim accrues.

In Japan, the limitation period for tort damages claims is generally 3 years from when the victim knows of the damage and the perpetrator, or 20 years from when the tort occurred — whichever comes first.

In South Korea, the general statute of limitations for damage claims is 3 years from when the injured party knows of the damage and the liable party, or 10 years from the date the tort occurred — whichever comes first.