Key facts: Alaska
- When the clock starts
- Generally the date of injury for personal injury claims; the date of death for wrongful death. Alaska follows the discovery rule for most negligence claims, which delays accrual when the injury was not, or could not reasonably have been, discovered at the time.
- Last verified
- 2026-05-22
- Source type
- Primary (state code or court opinion)
Details and exceptions for Alaska
Two years from the date of injury for PI, and two years from the date of death for wrongful death. Discovery rule applies; the clock may start when the injury was or should have been discovered. Tolling available for minors under AS 09.10.140.
Related: Alaska comparative negligence rule
Alaska follows a pure comparative rule. Alaska applies pure comparative negligence: damages are reduced in proportion to the claimant’s share of fault with no percentage bar. See also AS 09.17.080 for apportionment among multiple tortfeasors.
Read the full Alaska comparative negligence rule →This page is informational and does not constitute legal advice. Notice deadlines for claims against governmental units, medical malpractice, intentional torts, and other special categories run on separate tracks and can be much shorter. Confirm the controlling rule with a licensed Alaska attorney before relying on it.