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What are Statutes of Limitation?
A statute of limitation is a law that limits the time period within which you may sue a person or company. There are different statutes of limitations for various types of lawsuits.
So if I am injured, is there a statute of limitation?
If I was injured by a private citizen or company, how long do I have to sue?
The following is a representative chart of the time you have to sue for personal injury in New York when the potential defendant is not the government:
Slip and fall |
3 years from date of accident |
Car Accidents |
3 years from date of accident |
Product Liability |
3 years from date of accident |
Other Negligence Resulting in Personal Injury |
3 years from date of accident |
Emotional Distress (Negligent) |
3 years from date of accident |
Medical Malpractice |
2 1/2 years from date of malpractice or from end of continuous treatment rendered by the party or entity you intend to sue for a particular condition, illness or injury |
Wrongful Death |
2 years from death |
Libel/Slander |
1 year from act |
Assault/Battery |
1 year from act |
Emotional Distress (Intentional) |
1 year from act |
I think I have been injured by the wrongful conduct of another
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