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How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in New York?

Watch this video to discover the time limits for filing a personal injury lawsuit in New York featuring Laurita Rodriguez from Sam n' Dan.

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In the state of New York if you have three years from the time the accident occurred to file a lawsuit uh here. However if you’re suing a governmental agency then, that statute is different. That timing is different you have one year and 90 days from the time the incident occurred.

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