SOL (Statute of Limitations)

The legal deadline by which a plaintiff must file a lawsuit or forfeit the right to sue. SOL periods vary by state and tort type — typically 2–3 years from the date of injury discovery. SOL scrubbing during intake (confirming the claimant's claim is timely) is a critical quality control step that prevents firms from signing unviable cases. The discovery rule in most states starts the SOL clock at the time a claimant knew or should have known of the injury and its cause.