New Jersey

Negligence Doctrine: Modified Comparative Negligence – 51 Percent Bar
Circuit # 3

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Med Pay Subrogation - Yes
PIP Subrogation - No

Statute of Limitations

  • Statute of Repose: Products N/A
  • Statute of Repose: Real Property 10 years
  • Breach of Contract (Written) 6 years
  • Personal Property 6 years
  • Personal Injury 2 years
    • Medical Malpractice 2 years
  • Warranty 4 years

Able to Pursue Owner

Sue Owner for Negligence – YES
Suspend Owner’s License – YES

Deductible Reimbursement

Undecided/ Pro Rata Default
No applicable statute, Administrative Code provision or case law exists

Garnishment

YES
(Note: ALL states allow garnishment for child support, alimony, taxes and federal student loans)

10% gross, 25% of disposal earnings, whichever is less but no execution on gross wages of $154.50 or less a week

Parental Responsibility

Minor (Under 18)
Dollar Limit on Parents’ Liability:

  • $5,000 plus costs Damage to Transportation Infrastructure
  • Unlimited for Damage to School Property

Liability imposed when child willfully or maliciously causes damage to railroad, public utility, street railway, traction railway; Liability imposed when child damages school property

Subrogation by Landlord's Carrier against Tenant

Yes, unless clearly not allowed in lease

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