Consistent Success
for Over 25 Years
for Over 25 Years
How Much Time has Passed?
Like other states, California has a statute of limitations for personal injury claims, including car accident cases. You must file a lawsuit against the people who were responsible for your accident and injuries no later than two years from the date that it occurred. If you were injured by a government entity such as being in a bus accident or hit by a public entity vehicle, you have only 6 months to file a claim. If you wait until after this time period has passed, you cannot file a lawsuit to recover damages. The best approach is for you to call a personal injury lawyer as soon after your injury accident as possible. Getting help quickly can help your attorney to gather the evidence to prove your claim before it is lost to time. Delay of even a few days or weeks can provide insurance companies an excuse to deny or reduce the value of the claim. We hear all the time that, “If your client was really hurt, they would’ve sought out medical treatment sooner.” In addition, evidence including video and witnesses can disappear or become much harder to track down within days or weeks after an accident. Don’t delay! Call us today at 866-966-5240 (24/7 personal injury helpline).