How long do I have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in New Jersey?
Asked in Clifton, NJ on February 2, 2021 Last answered on January 22, 20262 answers
2 years which can be extended under the "discovery rule" depending on the facts. There is a hard 2 year statute of limitation for a wrongful death case.
In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases is generally two years. There are exceptions to this rule, particularly for minors and birth injuries, so it is important to discuss these with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer to discuss the specifics of your claim.
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