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New York — Statute of Limitations

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90 years

Statute of limitations for government tort claim

N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214

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Government Tort Claim Statute Of Limitations in New York

Under New York’s Civil Practice Law and Rules, a tort claim against a government entity must be commenced within the period set by N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214. That statute establishes a three-year limitation period for actions to recover damages for personal injury or property damage caused by the tortious conduct of a government actor. The clock begins running from the date the claim accrues, which is generally when the injury occurs. The official statute, accessible at the New York State Senate website, provides the precise statutory text and any applicable exceptions. The worked example below illustrates how the three-year period applies to a specific set of dates. To estimate the deadline for a particular claim, the DocketMath calculator can compute the result based on the user’s own facts.

Governing authority

In New York, the statute of limitations rule is set by N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214. The verified packet cites N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214).

Deadline example

For a New York government tort claim limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 3 years.
• The example deadline is 2027-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the government tort claim statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.