Find Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers by State
State-specific DUI laws, statute of limitations deadlines, and experienced DUI accident attorneys nationwide.
URGENT: Louisiana and Tennessee have only a 1-year statute of limitations for drunk driving accident claims. If your accident occurred in these states, contact an attorney immediately — delays can permanently bar your recovery.
Northeast
Connecticut
SOL: 2 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Delaware
SOL: 2 years
Modified comparative (51%)
District of Columbia
SOL: 3 years
Contributory negligence
Maine
SOL: 6 years
Modified comparative (50%)
Maryland
SOL: 3 years
Contributory negligence
Massachusetts
SOL: 3 years
Modified comparative (51%)
New Hampshire
SOL: 3 years
Modified comparative (51%)
New Jersey
SOL: 2 years
Modified comparative (51%)
New York
SOL: 3 years
Pure comparative negligence
Pennsylvania
SOL: 2 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Rhode Island
SOL: 3 years
Pure comparative negligence
Vermont
SOL: 3 years
Pure comparative negligence
Southeast
Alabama
SOL: 2 years
Contributory negligence
Florida
SOL: 4 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Georgia
SOL: 2 years
Modified comparative (50%)
Kentucky
SOL: 2 years
Pure comparative negligence
North Carolina
SOL: 3 years
Contributory negligence
South Carolina
SOL: 3 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Tennessee
SOL: 1 year
Modified comparative (50%)
Virginia
SOL: 2 years
Contributory negligence
West Virginia
SOL: 2 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Midwest
Illinois
SOL: 2 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Indiana
SOL: 2 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Iowa
SOL: 2 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Kansas
SOL: 2 years
Modified comparative (50%)
Michigan
SOL: 3 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Minnesota
SOL: 2 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Missouri
SOL: 5 years
Pure comparative negligence
Nebraska
SOL: 4 years
Modified comparative (50%)
North Dakota
SOL: 6 years
Modified comparative (50%)
Ohio
SOL: 2 years
Modified comparative (51%)
South Dakota
SOL: 3 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Wisconsin
SOL: 3 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Southwest
West
Alaska
SOL: 2 years
Pure comparative negligence
California
SOL: 2 years
Pure comparative negligence
Colorado
SOL: 3 years
Modified comparative (50%)
Hawaii
SOL: 2 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Idaho
SOL: 2 years
Modified comparative (50%)
Montana
SOL: 3 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Nevada
SOL: 2 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Oregon
SOL: 2 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Utah
SOL: 4 years
Modified comparative (50%)
Washington
SOL: 3 years
Pure comparative negligence
Wyoming
SOL: 4 years
Modified comparative (51%)
Important DUI Accident Facts by State
1-Year Deadline States — Act Now
Only 1 year to file a drunk driving accident claim in:
Contributory Negligence States
Any fault on your part can bar recovery — an attorney is essential:
4+ Year Statute States
More time to build your drunk driving accident case:
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