Legal Question in Personal Injury in New Jersey

Statute of limitation

What is the statute of limitations for a slip and fall case?


Asked on 3/17/03, 1:30 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Scott Diamond DIAMONDLAWYER

Re: Statute of limitation

generally two years, but there are exceptions for minors and state agency defendants

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Answered on 3/17/03, 1:47 pm
Edward Weinstein Law Office of Edward R. Weinstein

Re: Statute of limitation

Thank you for your inquiry. The statute of limitations on a "slip & fall" is two years.

It would be my pleasure to speak to you about your potential law suit. Accordingly, please feel free to contact my office at 732 246 0909 to discuss further.

Very truly yours,

Edward R. Weinstein

214 Highway 18

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Phone: 732-246-0909

Fax: 732-246-2888

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Page: www.edwardweinstein.com

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Answered on 3/17/03, 7:06 pm
John Pinho John Pinho

Re: Statute of limitation

The Statute of Limitations for personal injuries sustained as a result of a "slip and fall" case is generally 2 years. However, if the case is against a municipality you must file a Tort Claim Notice -- a letter advising the local, county or state agency of the basis of your claim and information about yourself. If you fail to file that Tort Claim Notice within the 90 days, you can file a Motion with the Superior Court to expand the time to one year but that on occasion is denied unless you have a valid reason for having missed the 90 day period. In addition, if the claim is against the Port Authority of NY and NJ, you must file the Tort Claim Notice within 90 days but you must sue within one year (rather than 2 years).

John M. Pinho

www.njlawonline.com

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Answered on 3/17/03, 8:13 pm


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