New York
Statute of limitations for personal injury in New York
New York gives plaintiffs three years for personal injury — longer than the two-year period in California and Texas. Tolling for minors is available but capped at ten years total.
SoL period
3 years
From the date the cause of action accrues
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Filing deadline
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Where this rule comes from
Statute
N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214
"The following actions must be commenced within three years: ... 5. an action to recover damages for a personal injury except as provided in sections 214-b, 214-c and 215."
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Last verified May 7, 2026
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What can extend or pause this clock
Minority tolling.
C.P.L.R. § 208 tolls the statute for minors and persons of unsound mind, capped at 10 years.
Frequently asked
- What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in New York?
- 3 years from the date the cause of action accrues. Authority: N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214.
- What if the plaintiff was a minor?
- C.P.L.R. § 208 tolls the statute for minors and persons of unsound mind, capped at 10 years.
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Statutes of limitations are governed by complex doctrine with many exceptions.
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