How Long After a Car Accident Can I File a Lawsuit?

July29

by Rhina Gutiérrez

New York’s statute of limitations for filing personal injury lawsuits is three years from the date of injury. For a wrongful death claim, a family member has only two years to file a lawsuit. This may seem like plenty of… Read More

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