Personal Injury Basics Attorney in Brooklyn, New York
What is the statute of limitations for bringing a personal injury lawsuit?
What is the statute of limitations for bringing a personal injury lawsuit?
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most personal injury actions in the
state of new york have a three-year
statute of limitations meaning from the
date of your injury you have three years
to bring suit against those parties that
you believe may be responsible because
of that
even though you have three years the
sooner you go to an attorney and the
sooner that a case is brought usually
the stronger the case will be because
all of the ancillary materials and
records surrounding that accident will
be newer and they’ll be kept up to date
as the case goes along
Brooklyn, NY personal injury attorney Jordan Jodré discusses the statute of limitations for bringing a personal injury lawsuit. He explains that in New York, most personal injury actions are subject to a three-year statute of limitations, meaning an injured person has three years from the date of the accident to bring a claim against the responsible parties. However, he emphasizes that while three years may sound like ample time, it is always better to consult an attorney as soon as possible. The earlier a case is filed, the stronger it typically becomes, since records, evidence, and other supporting materials are fresher and more easily preserved as the case progresses.
