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Statute of Limitations
New Jersey personal injury SOL: 2 years (NJSA § 2A:14-2). Minor tolling: SOL tolled until age 18, then 2-year SOL runs — child's claim expires at age 20 (NJSA § 2A:14-21). Wrongful death: 2 years from death (NJSA § 2A:31-3). New Jersey follows modified comparative fault — 51% bar (NJSA § 2A:15-5.1). New Jersey Product Liability Act (NJPLA) governs all product liability claims.
Age 20 for surviving minor's personal injury claim; 2 years from death for wrongful death
New Jersey Data
Exposure in New Jersey
Source: March of Dimes, 2024
Source: NJSA § 2A:58C-1 et seq.
Source: RWJBarnabas Health
Medical Resources