Filing your personal injury claim -- for a car accident or another type of accident -- must be done before New Jersey’s two-year statute of limitations runs out. The clock starts ticking on the two-year statutory deadline at the time the accident occurred. If you do not file your claim in time, then the New Jersey court will dismiss your case entirely. While there are rare exceptions to this deadline, it is in your best interest to discuss your situation with an experienced car accident injury attorney who can counsel you regarding the next steps. Once your case is dismissed by the court, you will have lost your opportunity to recover any compensation for your accident injuries and other losses.