You developed gastroparesis or vision loss after taking Ozempic, and you’ve been reading about the thousands of lawsuits filed against Novo Nordisk. Now you’re wondering: how long do I have to file a claim? The answer depends on your state’s statute of limitations—and waiting too long could cost you everything.
Every State Has Different Filing Deadlines
The statute of limitations for personal injury claims varies significantly from state to state. Most states give you between one and four years to file a lawsuit, but the clock doesn’t always start when you think it does.
In Kentucky, for example, you generally have one year from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim. Indiana gives you two years. Other states may allow three or four years. These deadlines are strict—miss them by even one day, and the court will likely dismiss your case entirely, no matter how strong your evidence is.
When Does the Clock Actually Start?
Here’s where it gets complicated. For Ozempic lawsuits, the statute of limitations typically begins running from the date you discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) that your injury was connected to the medication. This is called the “discovery rule.”
If you were diagnosed with gastroparesis in 2023 but didn’t learn until 2025 that Ozempic may have caused it, the clock might start in 2025. However, courts interpret this differently, and defendants will argue for the earliest possible start date to get their case dismissed.
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Take Action
Even if you believe you have plenty of time, there are critical reasons to act now rather than later.
Evidence disappears. Medical records get harder to obtain. Witnesses forget details. The longer you wait, the more difficult it becomes to build a strong case. Additionally, the Ozempic MDL is actively progressing—bellwether trials are expected in 2026, and early filers may be better positioned when settlement negotiations begin.
Perhaps most importantly, consulting with an attorney now costs you nothing and protects your rights. A lawyer can evaluate your specific situation, determine which deadlines apply to you, and ensure you don’t accidentally forfeit your right to compensation.
Don’t Let a Deadline Destroy Your Case
The pharmaceutical companies have teams of lawyers working around the clock to protect their interests. They know the filing deadlines in every state, and they’re counting on injured victims to miss them.
If you or a loved one developed gastroparesis, severe gastrointestinal problems, or vision loss after taking Ozempic, Wegovy, or another GLP-1 medication, time may be running out to pursue the compensation you deserve.
Contact Noakes Law Group today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll review your case, explain exactly which deadlines apply to your situation, and fight to hold Novo Nordisk accountable. You pay nothing unless we win.
Don’t let a missed deadline be the reason you walk away with nothing. Call us now.