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New York — Statute of Limitations

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3 years

Statute of limitations for personal injury

N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214

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Personal Injury Statute Of Limitations in New York

New York’s personal injury statute of limitations is governed by N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214, which establishes a three-year window for filing suit. This rule applies to claims for negligence, assault, battery, medical malpractice, and other injury-based causes of action. The clock typically begins on the date the injury occurred, though certain exceptions may alter the start point. The verified figure of three years is a firm limit; once it expires, the right to bring a claim is generally lost. A worked example below demonstrates how the calculation operates under this provision. For an estimate tailored to a specific set of circumstances, the DocketMath calculator can apply the rule using the official source.

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 personal injury 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 personal injury 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.