Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

What is the statue of limitation in California to file a claim on car accident

I was involved in a car accident in December of 2000. It was a 4 car accident, on car hit the car in front of it. I was number 3. Investigation determined that each of the drivers was responsible for the accident, because all of the parties involved where traveling to close to each other. The person that was driving car in front of me didn't claim my insurance company for damages for two and a half years. Now I receive letter from that guy lawyer demanding payment for the damages that his car had sustained.

My question is what is the statue of limitation for this kind of situation in California? What should I do about it? I had insurance at the time of accident. Now I have insurance with a different company. Should I let my old insurance company know about this or should I call that lawyer that demands payment and give him my old insurance information?

Thanks.


Asked on 10/31/03, 1:09 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: What is the statue of limitation in California to file a claim on car accide

The statute is three years for property damage. Give notice of claim to your old insurance.

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Answered on 11/04/03, 3:40 pm
Joseph Richardson Borton Petrini LLP

Re: What is the statue of limitation in California to file a claim on car accide

The statute of limitations for property damage is three years. You should contact your previous insurance company. It is their responsibilitiy to deal with the claim.

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Answered on 11/09/03, 7:50 am


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