Nursing Home Abuse & Elder Abuse Lawsuit in New Jersey

Statute of Limitations

New Jersey's personal injury SOL is 2 years (N.J.S.A. § 2A:14-2). The Nursing Home Act provides a 2-year limitations period. The New Jersey Affidavit of Merit Statute (N.J.S.A. § 2A:53A-27) requires filing an expert affidavit within 60 days of the defendant's answer in professional negligence cases — consult local counsel.

2 years from date of injury (affidavit of merit required within 60 days of defendant's answer)