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British Columbia Personal Injury Deadline Calculator
In British Columbia, a personal injury claim generally must be filed within 2 years (Limitation Act, SBC 2012 (basic 2-year period from discovery)). Enter the date of injury (or accident) to get the exact last day, accounting for leap years and weekend deadlines, then save it to your calendar.
British Columbia Personal Injury deadline
Statute: Limitation Act, SBC 2012 (basic 2-year period from discovery) — 2 years.
An ultimate 15-year limitation period also applies from the act or omission.
General information only, not legal advice. Limitation periods have exceptions (discovery rule, minors, incapacity, government defendants, tolling agreements, statutes of repose) — confirm the deadline with a licensed attorney in the jurisdiction.
General information and templates, not legal advice. Laws differ by jurisdiction and change; have a qualified lawyer review anything you rely on. Disclaimer
How the deadline is calculated
The limitation period is added in whole calendar years to the trigger date (same month and day). A 29 February trigger lands on 28 February in non-leap years. Where the last day falls when the court office is closed, filing on the next open day is generally treated as in time — check the court’s rules. Public holidays are not modelled.
Exceptions that change the deadline
- Discovery rule — the clock may start when the injury or breach was (or should have been) discovered.
- Minors and incapacity — the period is often paused (tolled) until the disability ends.
- Claims against government bodies — short notice deadlines apply. An ultimate 15-year limitation period also applies from the act or omission.
- Statutes of repose and contractual limitation clauses can shorten the time.
General information only, not legal advice. Limitation periods have exceptions (discovery rule, minors, incapacity, government defendants, tolling agreements, statutes of repose) — confirm the deadline with a licensed attorney in the jurisdiction.
British Columbia limitation periods
| Case type | Years | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Injury | 2 | Limitation Act, SBC 2012 (basic 2-year period from discovery) |
| Breach of Contract | 2 | Limitation Act, SBC 2012 (basic 2-year period from discovery) |
| Property Damage | 2 | Limitation Act, SBC 2012 (basic 2-year period from discovery) |