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New York Statute of Limitations Guide

Understanding the legal time limits for filing a lawsuit is crucial to protecting your rights. Our New York Statutes of Limitations Guide provides an in-depth overview of the timeframes for various types of cases, including personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and more. This guide ensures you are fully informed about the deadlines that apply to your claim, so you don’t miss the opportunity to seek the justice you deserve.    

Explore additional resources below to gain deeper insights into the legal process, understand your options, and prepare for your case with confidence.

 

CASE TYPE

STATUTE

THE LAW

Assault/Battery

1 year from act (Civil); 2 or 5 years depending on the facts (Criminal)

 

CPLR 215(3);Crim. Proc. 30.10(2)(b) or ( c)

 

Car Accidents

3 years from date of accident

CPLR 214(4)

Child Sex Abuse

Most cases until victim turns 55 (Civil) or turns 28 (Criminal)

CPLR 214-G; Crim.  Proc. 30.10(3)(f)

False Imprisonment

1 year (Civil)

CPLR 215(3)

Medical Malpractice


2 years and 6 months from date of malpractice or from end of continuous treatment rendered by the party or entity you intend to sue for a particular condition, illness or injury

CPLR 214-A

New York City & New York State

90 days to give notice; 1 year and 90 days 

CPLR 217-A

Other Negligence Resulting in Personal Injury

3 years from date of accident

CPLR 214(5)

Product Liability

3 years from date of accident

CPLR 214(3)

Property Damage

3 years

CPLR214(4) or CPLR214-C

Rape

No time limit

Crim. Proc. 30.10-(2)(a)

Slip & Fall

3 years from date of accident

CPLR 214(5)

Wrongful Death

2 years from death

EPTL 5-4.1

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