Pennsylvania Statutes
§ 1721 — Statute of limitations
Pennsylvania·Title 75 VEHICLES·Part PART II·Ch. 17 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY·Subch. MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE
(a)General rule.--If benefits have not been paid, an action for first party benefits shall be commenced within four years from the date of the accident giving rise to the claim. If first party benefits have been paid, an action for further benefits shall be commenced within four years from the date of the last payment.
(b)Minors.--For minors entitled to benefits described in section 1711 (relating to required benefits) or 1712 (relating to availability of benefits), an action for benefits shall be commenced within four years from the date on which the injured minor attains 18 years of age.
(c)Definition.--As used in this section the term "further benefits" means expenses incurred not earlier than four years preceding the date an action is commenced.
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Legislative History
(Feb. 12, 1984, P.L.53, No.12, eff. Oct. 1, 1984)
Nearby Sections
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§ 1701
Short title of chapter§ 1702
Definitions§ 1703
Application of chapter§ 1705
Election of tort options§ 1711
Required benefits§ 1712
Availability of benefits§ 1713
Source of benefits§ 1714
Ineligible claimants§ 1716
Payment of benefits§ 1717
Stacking of benefits§ 1718
Exclusion from benefits§ 1719
Coordination of benefits§ 1720
Subrogation