New Jersey · Medical Malpractice
New Jersey medical malpractice damage caps and statute of limitations
Refreshed 2026. No cap damage cap. 2 years from act or omission. Full breakdown below.
Damage caps
No statuteNon-economic damages cap
None
Total damages cap
None
Status
no cap
Notes
No damage cap enacted.
Statute of limitations
NJ Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-2Standard SOL
2 years from act or omission
Discovery rule
Yes; runs from when injury was or should have been discovered with reasonable diligence
Statute of repose
None specific to medical malpractice
Minor exception
Tolled during minority; SOL begins at age 18. No separate repose limits minor claims.
Wrongful death SOL
2 years from date of death
Notes
Affidavit of merit from qualified expert required within 60 days of filing.
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New Jersey med-mal FAQ
What is the medical malpractice statute of limitations in New Jersey?+
2 years from act or omission. Yes; runs from when injury was or should have been discovered with reasonable diligence Statute of repose: None specific to medical malpractice. Wrongful death: 2 years from date of death. Affidavit of merit from qualified expert required within 60 days of filing. Source: NJ Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-2.
Does New Jersey have a medical malpractice damage cap?+
No. New Jersey has not enacted a medical malpractice damage cap. No damage cap enacted.
How does New Jersey handle the discovery rule in med-mal cases?+
Yes; runs from when injury was or should have been discovered with reasonable diligence
What is the New Jersey minor exception for medical malpractice?+
Tolled during minority; SOL begins at age 18. No separate repose limits minor claims.
What is the wrongful death statute of limitations for New Jersey medical malpractice?+
2 years from date of death
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This tool is informational. It is not legal advice. New Jersey damage caps and statute of limitations periods change frequently. Always verify against current statute and consult a licensed New Jersey attorney before relying on a deadline. Data refreshed May 2026.