New Jersey Laws & Info
New Jersey Affidavit of Merit in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
What is an Affidavit of Merit? Do I have to have one to file a malpractice lawsuit in New Jersey? Since 2004, the New Jersey Affidavit of Merit Statutes have required lawyers to obtain an Affidavit of Merit before filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. If you do not obtain one, you cannot file a medical malpractice in New Jersey and your case will be dismissed. Read the rest of this entry »
New Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawsuits – Affidavit of Merit – 2A:53A-27
New Jersey Medical Malpractice Laws - Affidavit of Merit: 2A:53A-27 Affidavit of lack of care in action for professional, medical malpractice or negligence; requirements; 2A:53A-28. Affidavit not required; conditions; and 2A:53A-29. Noncompliance Read the rest of this entry »
New Jersey Statute of Limitations for Filing Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for taking legal action against a doctor for medical malpractice is two years when the injured person is an adult (18 years or older at the time of the injury.)
If a child is involved, or the injury occurred at birth, there are different time frames ...
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