New Jersey Medical Malpractice Law

New Jersey Medical Malpractice Deadlines & Damage Caps

Statute of limitations, discovery rule, damage caps, filing exceptions, and notable verdicts for New Jersey medical malpractice claims.

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:

Notable Medical Malpractice Verdicts & Settlements in New Jersey

Verdict
$2.9M
Failure to diagnose testicular torsion
2024 · Essex County Superior Court
Ultrasound delayed past the salvage window in a 16-year-old patient.

New research notes are added to this archive as courts publish additional decisions.

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