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How does the “Statute of Limitations” effect me?

Understanding the meaning of the “Statute of Limitations” can help you obtain the justice that you deserve. The Statute of Limitations is that period of time when you must start a lawsuit against the person or organization that you believe caused your injury or damage. For personal injury cases in New Jersey, that period is normally two years from the date of the act of negligence or when you knew or should have known of an injury related to negligence. But in cases against state, counties, cities, and other public entities, you must file a formal notice within 90 days from the date of your injury, or you may be barred from starting a suit. In the case of children, the Statute of Limitations is two years after their eighteenth birthday. Since, determining whether the Statute of Limitations has run is sometimes a complex issue, an attorney should be consulted. There are certain circumstances in which the Statute of Limitations may be “tolled” or delayed in commencement. You should speak to an attorney to see if there are any special circumstances that will allow you to commence a case after the Statute appears to have run.