Claims related to personal injuries and wrongful deaths must be filed within a specific period after the injury. If you do not file a personal injury lawsuit before the deadline, you typically lose your right to recover compensation from the party responsible for your injuries. Pennsylvania’s Statute of Limitations sets the deadline for filing personal injury claims.  In many cases, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, the two-year limitation does not apply in all cases.  Several exceptions modify the time to file a claim. For instance, if a government entity or government employee is involved, you may be required to file a notice of claim within just a few months to protect your right to file a lawsuit. In the case of a minor, the time to file may be extended in certain cases. Because the factors in your case may modify the deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit, it is best to contact an Erie personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident or injury.