Asbestos Exposure by State: Mesothelioma Laws & Filing Deadlines
Every state has different asbestos exposure histories, filing deadlines, and legal rules for mesothelioma cases. Find your state below to understand your specific rights and compensation options.
Filing Deadlines Vary Dramatically by State
The statute of limitations for mesothelioma claims ranges from 1 year in Louisiana to 4 years in Minnesota. Missing this deadline means permanently losing your right to compensation. The clock starts at the date of diagnosis — not the date of exposure. Check your state below.
Select Your State
Click any state to view diagnosis rates, key exposure sites, filing deadlines, and legal rights specific to that state.
California
Texas
Florida
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Michigan
New Jersey
Washington
Virginia
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Georgia
Minnesota
State Filing Deadlines at a Glance
| State | Personal Injury Deadline | Wrongful Death Deadline | Annual Diagnoses |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 3 years from diagnosis | 2 years from date of death | ~280/year |
| Texas | 2 years from diagnosis | 2 years from date of death | ~220/year |
| Florida | 2 years from diagnosis | 2 years from date of death | ~210/year |
| New York | 3 years from diagnosis | 2 years from date of death | ~195/year |
| Pennsylvania | 2 years from diagnosis | 2 years from date of death | ~185/year |
| Ohio | 2 years from diagnosis | 2 years from date of death | ~140/year |
| Illinois | 2 years from diagnosis | 2 years from date of death | ~130/year |
| Michigan | 3 years from diagnosis | 3 years from date of death | ~115/year |
| New Jersey | 2 years from diagnosis | 2 years from date of death | ~120/year |
| Washington | 3 years from diagnosis | 3 years from date of death | ~100/year |
| Virginia | 2 years from diagnosis | 2 years from date of death | ~90/year |
| Louisiana | 1 year from diagnosis | 1 year from date of death | ~80/year |
| Massachusetts | 3 years from diagnosis | 3 years from date of death | ~70/year |
| Georgia | 2 years from diagnosis | 2 years from date of death | ~60/year |
| Minnesota | 4 years from diagnosis | 3 years from date of death | ~60/year |
* Statutes of limitations are approximations based on state law at time of publication. Always verify current deadlines with a licensed mesothelioma attorney in your state.
The Statute of Limitations Clock Is Running
Every state has a hard deadline for filing a mesothelioma claim. Missing it means permanent loss of compensation rights. Understand your deadlines now.