The length of time you have to file your lawsuit is important. It’s important to know your state’s time limits if you’re going to file a lawsuit. These time limits are called Statutes of Limitations. Here are the time limits for civil suits in Oklahoma:
Medical malpractice: 2 years after the negligent act
Personal injury: 2 years
Fraud: 2 years
Libel/Slander/Defamation: 1 year
Property Damage: 2 years
Product liability: 2 years
Contracts: written – 5; oral – 3