Burn injury statute of limitations varies by state and claim type with standard personal injury deadlines often inadequate for evolving damages. Typical deadlines range from 1-3 years from injury date though discovery rule may apply for latent complications. Scar contractures developing over time may trigger discovery rule extensions for full damage realization. Minor burn victims receive tolling until majority age plus standard periods given lifetime impacts. Product liability claims may face different deadlines or statute of repose creating absolute bars. Workplace burns trigger workers’ compensation deadlines separate from third-party claims. Government entity claims for fire department negligence require short notice periods. Medical malpractice burns face potentially shorter deadlines than general negligence. Criminal acts causing burns may extend civil deadlines in some jurisdictions. Multiple defendants require tracking various deadlines while managing painful recovery. Insurance notice requirements in property policies demand prompt reporting for fire claims. Federal claims have unique requirements under FTCA or military burn pit exposure. Continuous treatment doctrine may extend deadlines during years of reconstruction. Understanding timing complexities prevents claim losses while victims focus on survival and healing.