Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

Statute of Limitations for Engineers and Surveyors

What is the Statute of Limitations for negligence and or Breach of Contract in New York State? Am I responsible for an error I made on a plan 12 years ago?


Asked on 5/27/09, 4:19 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Statute of Limitations for Engineers and Surveyors

3 yrs negligence, 6 years contract.

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Answered on 5/27/09, 4:25 pm

Re: Statute of Limitations for Engineers and Surveyors

A negligence claim must be made within three years of the date of accident. A breach of contract claim can be made up to six years following the breach. If a child under 18 is injured on account of negligence, the three years won't begin to run until the child turns 18. Best, M. E. Zuller

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Answered on 5/27/09, 10:15 pm


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