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Last reviewed: March 2, 2026How we research
Last reviewed against primary sources: March 2, 2026
Statute of Limitations
3-year statute of limitations for personal injury (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(16)). Discovery rule applies. Minority tolling under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-17 tolls for minors until age 18.
3 years from discovery; tolled for minors until age 18
North Carolina Data
Exposure in North Carolina
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Source: NC AG Office
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