New Jersey · Social media addiction: who may have a claim?

Social media addiction: who may have a claim?

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in New Jersey?

2-year statute of limitations for personal injury (N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2). Discovery rule applies. Minority tolling under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-21 tolls for minors until age 18. A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from discovery; tolled for minors until age 18

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

New Jersey has a 2-year SOL with minority tolling. New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin has been among the most aggressive state AGs on social media accountability and joined the Meta coalition. Newark and Jersey City families should evaluate claims.

Medical facilities in New Jersey

  • Children's Specialized Hospital — Behavioral Health

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Social media addiction: who may have a claim? overview. This page covers the local information available for New Jersey.

What happens when I check?

You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, a participating law firm reviews your answers. If the firm takes your case, it explains your options. People's Justice is not a law firm.

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