In New York State, the plaintiff has up to THREE YEARS from the date of the slip and fall accident to file a lawsuit against a private owner.  However,  when filing a lawsuit against a public entity and/or municipality, injured individuals must file a fall claim within 90 days and the statute of limitations for bringing a lawsuit expires in only 1 year and 90 days. Failure to file a claim within that time frame may bar you from seeking compensation in the future. It is always important to discuss with an experienced New York personal injury lawyer because timelines differ on a case-by-case basis.