Alaska at a glance
Alaska generally allows two years to sue for personal injury or death.[1] Alaska uses pure comparative fault.[2] Drivers must carry at least $50,000/$100,000 in bodily injury liability coverage.[3]
Filing deadlines
Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070(a)
Except as otherwise provided by law, a person may not bring an action … (2) for personal injury or death, or injury to the rights of another not arising on contract and not specifically provided otherwise; … unless the action is commenced within two years of the accrual of the cause of action.
Source: [1]
In plain English, most injury and death lawsuits in Alaska must be filed within two years.[1]
Shared fault
Alaska Stat. § 09.17.060
contributory fault chargeable to the claimant diminishes proportionately the amount awarded as compensatory damages for the injury attributable to the claimant’s contributory fault, but does not bar recovery.
Source: [2]
Under pure comparative fault, an injured person who was partly at fault can still recover, but the award is reduced by their share of fault.
Auto insurance requirements
The Alaska DMV lists the minimum amounts under AS 28.22.101 as “$50,000/$100,000 for bodily injury or death” and “$25,000 for property damage.”[3] Alaska is not one of the no-fault states.[4]
What this page does not cover
This page covers the main deadlines, fault rule, damage limits and auto insurance requirements. Statutes also contain exceptions, such as rules for minors, people who are incapacitated and claims discovered later, and special rules apply to medical malpractice and workers’ compensation. Always read the full statute at the official source linked below.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file a head injury lawsuit in Alaska?
In plain English, most injury and death lawsuits in Alaska must be filed within two years.[1]
This page provides general information about the law from the sources listed below. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws vary by state and change over time. See our legal disclaimer.
Sources
- Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070. Justia. https://law.justia.com/codes/alaska/title-9/chapter-10/section-09-10-070/
- Alaska Stat. § 09.17.060. Justia. https://law.justia.com/codes/alaska/title-9/chapter-17/section-09-17-060/
- Alaska DMV. “Mandatory Insurance.” https://dmv.alaska.gov/driver-services-adjudication/mandatory-insurance/
- Insurance Information Institute. “Background on: No-fault auto insurance.” https://www.iii.org/article/background-on-no-fault-auto-insurance
Sources last checked: October 11, 2026
