The statute of limitations for filing a formal personal injury lawsuit in New Jersey is two years from the date the injury occurred.  Exceptions can exist in various types of cases—for example, claims against the government must be filed much sooner and minors have additional time to file.  Even if your case doesn’t result in a formal lawsuit because we are able to negotiate with the insurance company to settle out of court, these timelines are important because the insurance company is unlikely to settle if they know the timeframe for filing a lawsuit has passed.