Key facts: New Jersey
- When the clock starts
- Generally the date of injury for personal injury claims; the date of death for wrongful death. New Jersey follows the discovery rule for most negligence claims, which delays accrual when the injury was not, or could not reasonably have been, discovered at the time.
- Last verified
- 2026-05-22
- Source type
- Primary (state code or court opinion)
Details and exceptions for New Jersey
Two years for both PI and wrongful death (from date of death). No SOL applies when death results from murder, aggravated manslaughter, or manslaughter. The Tort Claims Act requires notice within 90 days for claims against public entities under N.J.S.A. § 59:8-8.
Related: New Jersey comparative negligence rule
New Jersey follows a modified 51% bar rule. Modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar; recovery is permitted when the plaintiff’s negligence is "not greater than" the combined negligence of defendants.
Read the full New Jersey comparative negligence rule →This page is informational and does not constitute legal advice. Notice deadlines for claims against governmental units, medical malpractice, intentional torts, and other special categories run on separate tracks and can be much shorter. Confirm the controlling rule with a licensed New Jersey attorney before relying on it.