The law governing statute of limitations varies among the states. You should really contact a local personal injury attorney who can provide you with an answer to that question.
In New Jersey, personal injury claims on behalf of minors are tolled in most circumstances until two years after the minor reaches the age of 18. Nevertheless, wrongful death statutes of limitation are generally two years from the date of the death of the victim. There are exceptions to that rule and some states do toll wrongful death cases filed on behalf of minors. Again, contact a local personal injury attorney who can provide you with specific information in response to your question. They do not charge for telephone consultations since they work on a contingency basis.
Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com.
Answered on May 25th, 2012 at 2:43 PM