High Bridge, NJ Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

If you are suing for personal injuries, the Statute of Limitations in California is two years from the date of the accident. If you are suing for property damage, the Statute of Limitations is three years from the date of the accident.

Yes, though it can be more difficult. You need a doctor that supports the fact that the disorder keeps you from being employable. Contact an attorney that does disability work to help you determine if you are a good candidate or not.

Based on the limited information you provided, I do not believe there is anything your husband can do to receive money for his injury. Because he was working, he would have a workers' compensation case. The statute of limitations for workers' compensation cases is two (2) years from either the date of injury or the date of the last payment by the employer or the employer's insurer, which is later. There are a couple of exceptions to this 2 year statute of limitations. However, I cannot answer whether they would apply based on the information provided. If a third party, not affiliated with your husband's employer at the time, is at fault, the statute of limitations against the third party is four (4) years from the date of the injury. Unfortunately, if 21 years has passed since your husband's injury, the statute of limitations has expired on both a workers' compensation case and any case against a third party. Even if it has only been 4 years, as mentioned in the Question Detail, that is still beyond the statute of limitations. Your husband may be entitled to Social Security Disability although his eligibility would depend on information not provided. It does not seem fair that your husband will likely not be able to receive any money, either in workers' compensation or from a third-party. However, statute of limitations, while they can lead to harsh results, do serve a purpose. You husband may want to consult with a workers compensation attorney to determine if there is any exception that may permit him to receive money for his devastating injuries.