Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
Statue of Limitation on Automobile accidents
What is the statue of limitation on filing a personal injury claim for Automobile accidents in the state of California?
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6 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Statue of Limitation on Automobile accidents
The statute of limitations for personal injury claims is 2 years for accidents occurred after 1/1/03. It is believed the stattute for accidents before 1/1/03 is 1 year but some insurance companies are allowing two years. To be safe I would file within one year if the accident occurred before 1/1/03. Also, there are different statutes if a government entity is involved or if medical malpractice is involved.
Re: Statue of Limitation on Automobile accidents
It depends upon when the accident occurred. If after 1/1/03, the statute is 2 years. Prior to 1/1/03, the statute was one year.
Re: Statue of Limitation on Automobile accidents
Beginning Jan. 1, 2003, the time limit is 2 years from the date of accident. For anything prior to that, it is one year. Claims against governmental agencies still have a 6 month filing period. Minors have until their 19th birthday, except in uninsured motorist claims. If you are in the Orange County area, I'd be glad to give you a free consultation if you have any further questions. Sam Eagle 714-963-5123.
Re: Statue of Limitation on Automobile accidents
One year if it happened before Jan 1, 2003, two years if it happened after that. If you are the injured party, contact me if interested.
Re: Statue of Limitation on Automobile accidents
It is now 2 years. If the accident happened before 1/1/03, then 1 year
Re: Statue of Limitation on Automobile accidents
One year....may be able to toll it. Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.
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