When Filing an Injury Lawsuit or Wrongful Death Lawsuit in New York Timing is Everything!

If you are filing a lawsuit for an injury in New York or a lawsuit for wrongful death in New York it is important to understand the time constraints (also known as Statute of Limitations). In New York the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit in New York against a negligent party varies based on what type of accident or situation took place (auto accident, medical malpractice, product liability, etc.). 

When involved in any type of accident or injured in any type of way that is the fault of another person or company it is important to contact an injury lawyer in New York regarding your specific situation considering every situation is different based on how the injury or death occurred, the type of injury and the extent of the injury. Below is listing of various different types of personal injury statute of limitations in New York: 

• Injury Caused by Negligence - Statute of Limitations 3 years
• Injury Caused by Malpractice - Statute of Limitations 2 1/2 years 
• Injury Caused by Slander or Libel - Statute of Limitations 1 year

While New York does have Statute of Limitations set for personal injury cases there are certain other factors to consider when deciding how much time you have to file an injury lawsuit in New York. Amongst those factors are other time restraints or timelines put into place by other New York laws that are applicable to your specific injury case or death case, New York City laws, and other laws which apply time constraints on how and when a lawsuit must be filed in New York.

Additional factors that come into play when dealing with an injury lawsuit in New York should be talked over with an experienced New York personal injury lawyer to help you determine how long you have to file and injury case or a wrongful death case. 

To speak with Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyer call 718.979.4300 or contact us by filling out our contact form.