New York Filing Deadline Checker
How long do I have to bring a claim?
New York’s time limits depend on what happened and who is responsible. Some are measured in years, and some in days. This tool shows the general rules; it cannot tell you your own deadline.
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The General Rules
New York time limits at a glance.
Most accidents (negligence)
3 years from the injury
CPLR 214(5)
Claim against a city, county, town, village, fire district or school district
Notice of claim within 90 days; lawsuit within 1 year and 90 days
General Municipal Law §§ 50-e, 50-i
Medical, dental or podiatric malpractice
2 years and 6 months from the act, or from the end of continuous treatment
CPLR 214-a
Wrongful death
2 years from the death
EPTL 5-4.1
Claim against the State of New York
Claim or notice of intention generally within 90 days, in the Court of Claims
Court of Claims Act § 10
Assault or other intentional injury
1 year against a private party; some claims, such as childhood sexual abuse, have longer periods
CPLR 215(3); CPLR 208(b)
No-fault benefits after a motor-vehicle accident
Written notice generally within 30 days
11 NYCRR 65-1.1
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