Is There a Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Cases in New York?

Being in an accident is certainly stressful, but you don't want to wait too long before you consult the right people. In this week's interview with Rich Barnes of The Barnes Firm - One of America’s Largest Injury Law Firms - right here in Buffalo, I discuss what the statute of limitations are in the great Empire state of New York.

Under New York State law, the time constraint in place to bring a claim for personal injury is three years from the date of the accident. We don't encourage people to wait three years, though. It's important to start investigating and processing these claims earlier than that, but technically the law allows you up to three years.

I was still curious as to whether or not there were any exceptions to the three-year statute of limitations, so I asked Rich and here’s what he shared:

For minors, the clock doesn't begin to tick until they turn 18 to make a claim. If your child has been injured it's better to not let too much time pass before you take action. At The Barnes Firm, we're happy to talk to people to explain their rights. For example, your listeners should know that there are different time limitations to make a claim, especially if a claim is going to be brought against a municipality - whether it's a town, the city, or the State of New York. These municipalities, under state law, require that a notice of claim be brought within 90 days of the accident. If it is not, the claim can be barred, no matter how meritorious it might be or what the injuries may be. Being mindful of all the various time limitations is very important, and that’s where making a call to The Barnes Firm could really help.

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