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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Alabama personal injury SOL: 2 years (Ala. Code § 6-2-38). Minor tolling: SOL tolled until age 19 (Alabama age of majority) + 1 year — child's claim expires approximately at age 20-21 depending on facts (Ala. Code § 6-2-8). Wrongful death: 2 years from death (Ala. Code § 6-5-410). Alabama follows pure contributory negligence — 1% plaintiff fault bars all recovery. Alabama caps punitive damages at 3x compensatory or $500,000, whichever is greater, for product liability (Ala. Code § 6-11-21).
Approximately age 21 for surviving minor's personal injury claim; 2 years from death for wrongful death
Exposure in Alabama
Source: March of Dimes, 2024
Source: Alabama common law
Source: Jefferson County Circuit Court