Personal Injury Case Filing Timeframes

Every day people are injured from a variety of things such as car collisions, slip & fall accidents, dog bites, and workplace injuries. The results of these injuries can be devastating. You may be unable to work for a long time, you could suffer broken bones, there may be expensive medical bills, and some of your injuries may be permanent. This takes a toll on a lot of people. Despite the injuries, whether it is physical or not, you still have bills you must be paid, and you may be entitled to financial compensation.

You must file your personal injury within a certain period. The exact timeframe that you have for filing will depend on the type of injuries sustained and the statute of limitations in the state of New York. In New York, you have up to 3 years after the incident to file your claim. The exact timeframe you have will depend on the type of personal injury claim you are making. For example, medical malpractices have only 2 years and 6 months to file your claim.