Every state sets its own limitations periods, and the trigger matters as much as the length: many toxic-injury claims run from when you knew or should have known the connection, not from exposure. Legislatures also enact revival windows — Rhode Island's 2026 law reopened child sexual-abuse claims through June 2028.
The honest rule: never assume a closed window means no case, and never assume an open one means unlimited time. Both errors are common; a licensed attorney can evaluate your specific dates. See our 51-state SOL tracker for the current map.
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