A set period (usually 1-5 years) during which an individual can sue for negligence.

• A. Statute of Limitations
• B. Negligence
• C. Tort
• D. Sovereign Immunity

Answer: (A)

A negligence claim must be filed within a specific window set by law. This time limit, known as the statute of limitations, starts when the injury occurs or is discovered, and it prevents a lawsuit after the period ends. The typical range is about one to five years, but it varies by jurisdiction and can be influenced by factors such as when the injury was discovered (discovery rule) or if someone is a minor. If the deadline passes, the case is usually barred even if there was wrongdoing. The other terms describe the wrongdoing itself (negligence), the broader category of civil wrong (tort), or a government immunity rule (sovereign immunity), none of which specify a filing deadline.