Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

What is the statute of limitations on seeking compensation for injury after being struck in a crosswalk by a truck? Medical attention was refused because the victim was out on bond and wanted to avoid contact with law enforcement (however he did do a police report) He now has alot of shoulder pain and there is visible signs that something is not right. He is now doing prison time and wont be out til 09/2010. can he pursue this from custody? It happened late June/earlt July.


Asked on 11/16/09, 10:33 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Charles Rossman Charles Rossman Injury Lawyer

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Answered on 11/22/09, 4:40 am
Joe Marman Law Office of Joseph Marman

I understand that the statute of limitations, normally 2 years is "tolled" or stopped from running out when a person is in prison. You would have to check the laws carefully, as I am not sure if that tolling statute refers to the victim or the defendant that caused the accident. .

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Answered on 11/22/09, 1:01 pm
Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq. The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates

The Statute of Limitations is 2 years from the date of injury. You may contact me by calling 800-816-1529 x.1 for a free consultation or through my website at www.thepersonalinjury.com .

My firm handles these cases all over the State of California.

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Answered on 11/23/09, 5:41 am


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