As the term "personal injury" is used here we mean physical and emotional injury arising from a motor vehicle accident, a slip and fall, medical malpractice or from a dangerous product. Generally, the statute of limitations for a personal injury is two (2) years. The most notable exceptions to this arise where an infant or mental incompetent is involved. It may arise also in a situation where the victim does not reasonably discover that he has been harmed by another. Again, these are just general exceptions to the rule. The safest course of action is to consult with an attorney as soon as possible so that you can receive proper advice, and give your attorney proper time to investigate and prepare the case prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations. Please note: Other types of incidents may have statutes of limitation which are longer, or shorter.