New Jersey Medical Malpractice Law at a Glance
Statute of Limitations
2 years from discovery
Discovery Rule
Clock starts at discovery (Lopez hearing)
Damage Cap
None
Key Statute
NJ medical malpractice law
State-specific statutes and case law govern filing deadlines and damage limitations.
Filing Exceptions & Tolling Provisions in New Jersey
The following exceptions may extend or modify the standard filing deadline in New Jersey:
- Birth injury: file until child's 13th birthday
- Affidavit of merit within 60 days
- Minors: tolled until 18
Notable Medical Malpractice Verdicts & Settlements in New Jersey
Verdict
$2.9M
Failure to diagnose testicular torsion
Ultrasound delayed past the salvage window in a 16-year-old patient.
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