New Jersey typically requires that a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit be filed within two years of the incident that caused the injury or death. In asbestos cases, this would be the date of exposure. However, because the symptoms of asbestos injuries almost always remain dormant for decades, a “discovery rule” applies for victims who were unaware of their injuries. In asbestos injury cases, you will have two years from the date you were diagnosed or two years from the date when you reasonably should have known of your injuries, to file a claim for compensation.