NEW JERSEY STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS

Statutes of Limitation restrict the time period that a person can file a lawsuit. These statutes not only vary by state, but they also vary by cause of action. The following guide provides limitations periods for each state, but only for particular causes of action; those related to Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Products liability claims. The sections discussing special rules for minors only apply to the causes of action listed for that particular state.

Personal Injury Actions
These actions must be brought within two years of the date of the injury.

Medical Malpractice Actions
Actions against health-care providers must be filed within two years of the date that the act giving rise to the injury occurred or within two years of the date when the injury was, or should have been, discovered.

Products Liability Actions
Products liability actions must be brought within two years after the plaintiff suffers the injury or within two years of the date the injury was, or should have been, discovered.

Special Rules for Minors
The statute of limitations begins to run on the minor’s 18th birthday.

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