Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Re: Statue of limitations for auto accidents

You need to file suit within one year of the date of the accident. Filing a claim with an insurance company is not enough, and they may try to delay you with promises that take you past the date.

Re: Statue of limitations for auto accidents

The Statute of Limitations is 1 year for personal injury and 3 years for propety damage. Our firm handles cases throughout California and will review any documentation you have if you fax it me me at 714 363 0229. If you call me, I will discuss your case without charge.

Re: Statue of limitations for auto accidents

One year from the accrual of the cause of action, that is both negligence and damages, with certain exceptions for tolling.

Re: Statue of limitations for auto accidents

Thanks for your posting. As you can tell, the statute is different, based upon whether or not someone is injured. If there was a personal injury, they have 1 year to sue. If it was just damage to the car (property damage), it is three years for the statute (not "Statue") of limitations.

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