All states place time limits on how long someone can seek legal action in certain matters, which is known as the statute of limitations. In New Jersey, the statute of limitations, or deadline for filing a personal injury claim, including one for slip and fall injuries, is two years from your injuries. You must file a lawsuit within this deadline or you lose your right to seek compensation through the legal system.
While two years might seem like a long time, slip and fall cases take time to build, and your Hackensack slip and fall accident attorney needs time to collect evidence, investigate, and attempt settlement negotiations before moving forward with a lawsuit. If you wait too long to contact an attorney, you can miss the deadline and not receive any compensation for your injuries. Therefore, reach out to an attorney as soon as you learn about your slip and fall injuries.
Note that most government premise liability laws have a shorter statute of limitations than other types of premise liability claims. Missing this deadline will invalidate your claim.