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Limitation Periods
The minimum times in which a claim must be presented throughout Europe. There are exceptions to these rules giving longer time periods and different rules for contract claims. These are the time periods for injury actions based on tortious law and will be the best guideline to ensure claims do not expire. NOTE : Accidents by Air or Sea may attract a shorter time period under the Athens Convention - normally two years.
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Austria 3 Years from date of accident |
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Belgium 5 Years from date of accident |
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Bulgaria 5 Years from date of accident |
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Cyprus 2 Years from the date of accident |
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Czech Republic 3 Years from the accident but one in certain circumstances |
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Denmark 2 Years from expiry of the year in which the accident occurred. |
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Estonia |
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Finland 3 Years from the date of accident |
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France 10 Years from date of accident |
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Germany 3 Years from date of accident |
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Greece 5 Years from date of accident |
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Hungary 5 Years from date of accident |
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Ireland 3 but can be shortened to 2 Years from date of accident - assume 2 years |
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Italy 5 years from date of accident |
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Latvia 10 Years from date of accident |
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Lithuania 3 Years from date of accident |
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Luxembourg 30 Years from date of accident |
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Malta 2 Years from date of accident. 5 Years in cases involving serious crime |
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Netherlands 3 Years from date of accident |
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Poland 2 Years from date of accident. In some cases no limit applies. |
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Portugal 3 Years from date of accident |
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Romania 3 Years from the date of accident |
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Slovakia 2 Years from date of accident |
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Slovenia 3 Years from identifying defendant with maximum 5 years |
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Spain 1 Year from date of accident |
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Sweden 5 Years from date of accident |
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United Kingdom 3 Years from date of accident |
