What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in New York?
In New York, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 3 years under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5).
Personal injury Deadlines in New York
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in New York?
In New York, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 3 years under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5).
When does the clock start for personal injury in New York?
Three years for an action to recover damages for a personal injury, except as provided in §§ 214-b, 214-c, 214-i, and 215.
Can the New York deadline for personal injury be extended?
Intentional torts listed in § 215(3) get one year instead. Municipal defendants require a notice of claim within 90 days under Gen. Mun. Law § 50-e, with suit generally due within one year and 90 days.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in New York?
Often, yes. Notice of claim served within 90 days under N.Y. Gen. Mun. Law § 50-e. A notice of claim must be served within 90 days after the claim arises. The lawsuit itself must generally be commenced within one year and 90 days under § 50-i — far shorter than the three-year CPLR period that would otherwise apply. The municipality may deman…
How does New York compare to other states for personal injury?
New York's 3 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for personal injury ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Personal Injury Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the personal injury deadline in New York:
