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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
New Jersey has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury from truck accidents (NJSA 2A:14-2). Modified comparative fault with 51% bar. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority operates as a quasi-governmental entity with specific claims procedures. NJDOT claims require compliance with the New Jersey Tort Claims Act (NJSA 59:8-8) — notice within 90 days.
3 years from date of accident
Exposure in New Jersey
Source: NJDOT Commercial Vehicle Data 2024
Source: NHTSA FARS 2024
Source: NJTA Traffic Data