New Jersey Legal Information
New Jersey has its own set of statutes, filing deadlines, and legal procedures that may differ significantly from other states. Explore the categories below for state-specific legal information covering accidents, workplace rights, housing, consumer protection, and more.
Legal Topics in New Jersey
Accidents & Injuries
New Jersey imposes a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. An injured party generally must file their lawsuit within two year...
Workplace Issues
New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination (LAD) is one of the oldest and most comprehensive state anti-discrimination laws in the United States. It p...
Housing Problems
New Jersey's landlord-tenant law is primarily governed by the Security Deposit Law (N.J.S.A. 46:8-19 et seq.) and the Anti-Eviction Act (N.J.S.A. 2...
Scams & Consumer Issues
New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act (NJCFA) broadly prohibits unconscionable commercial practices, deception, fraud, false pretense, false promise, mis...
Health & Medical
New Jersey requires medical malpractice claims to be filed within two years of the date of the negligent act or when the patient knew or should hav...
Consumer Rights
New Jersey's lemon law provides replacement or refund remedies for defective new vehicles. New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) is one of the stro...
Civil Rights & Disputes
New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination (LAD) is one of the broadest state civil rights laws, prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, an...
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