If we had a gas leak which resulted in the furnace exploding and a member of our household getting burned, how long after do we have to sue our landlord?
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If we had a gas leak which resulted in the furnace exploding and a member of our household getting burned, how long after do we have to sue our landlord?
This happened about 1 1/2 years ago.
Asked on February 15, 2012 under Personal Injury, New Jersey
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Speak with an attorney IMMEDIATELY. This would mostly likely be a claim based on negligence causing personal injury; unfortunately, that cause of action has one of the shorter statutes of limitations (SOL) or time periods to sue--only two years from the time the injury is discovered. Based on what you write, you are starting to run out of time--do not let any more pass before taking action. Good luck.
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