Personal Injury Attorney
Serving Niagara Falls, NY & Beyond

At the Law Office of Craig Touma, our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys are committed to defending your rights across a broad spectrum of accident cases. Whether you are involved in auto accidents, bitten by a dog, hurt on the job, or hit while riding a bike, we are here to provide you with the representation you deserve.


Our years of experience in personal injury cases allow us to effectively handle even the most complex cases, striving to bring justice to those responsible and provide adequate compensation to our clients.


Contact us today to discuss your case and learn how we can help you move forward from the unfortunate events you have endured. We serve the Niagara and Erie counties.

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Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims

Part of personal injury law includes something called the statute of limitations. This means that you have a limited amount of time after an injury occurs to file a lawsuit against the party responsible for your injuries. Below are the general statutes of limitations for common personal injury claims in New York State by category:


  • Car Accidents: 3 years
  • Slip and Fall Accidents: 3 years
  • Construction Accidents: 3 years
  • Premises Liability: 3 years
  • Dog Bites: 3 years
  • Medical Malpractice: 2 years & 6 months
  • Wrongful Death: 2 years
  • Claims Against a Government: Notice of claim within 90 days; lawsuit within 1 year and 90 days
  • Claims Involving Minors: Typically until the injured party turns 21


There are certain nuances to these timelines, including what is known as the discovery rule. The discovery rule allows the statute of limitations in some cases to begin when the injury is first discovered rather than when it originally occurred.


It is important to remember that every case is unique. To fully understand how the statute of limitations may apply to your situation, it is best to consult with an experienced local personal injury attorney.

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Fighting for Your Rights

Browse a few of the ways our personal injury attorney can assist you!

Motorcycle and bicycle accidents can be very dangerous with permanent damages, let our bicycle accident lawyer fully bring justice to those at fault and compensate the victims.


Neck injuries can be the result of earlier incurred accidents and you may still be eligible for compensation. Let the experts at the Law Office of Craig Touma defend your interests in a neck injury case.


Construction site injuries often result in a workman’s compensation claim. Let the our construction accident attorney defend your rights if you are injured on the job in a construction site accident.


Slip-and-fall accidents are often due to property manager’s negligence and many times can be prevented. If you are a slip-and-fall accident victim, you should contact our slip and fall attorney immediately.


Lead paint poisoning can still be an issue in older buildings and institutions. If you suspect lead paint poisoning, in any case, contact the Law Office of Craig Touma to get you every dollar of personal injury-related compensation that you are owed.


Playground accidents can be the fault of another child’s reckless behavior or faulty playground equipment. Contact Craig Touma to prosecute in case of a serious playground accident.


Defective product injuries can result in injury and even wrongful death and permanent damage. If a defective product has injured you or a loved one, call Craig Touma to bring the manufacturer to justice in New York and the surrounding area.


Dog bites can cause long-lasting physical and psychological damage that can last for years. If you are the victim of a dog bite, contact our dog bite lawyer to bring the negligent dog owner to justice.


Contact us today to schedule a consultation. Our personal injury lawyers serve the Grand Island, Lewiston, Lockport, Middleport, Newfane, Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda, Pendleton, Ransomville, Wheatfield, Youngstown, Amherst, and Tonawanda, NY areas.

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