Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in California
Navigating the legal system in California after an accident can be a minefield. But at Bisnar Chase, we are here to make it easy for you. Consulting with a qualified accident lawyer greatly increases your chances of success.
There is a Time Limit to File Your Personal Injury Claim (Statute of Limitations)
If you have been hurt in an auto accident or any other type of accident, turn to the Orange County car accident lawyers of Bisnar Chase for help. There is a time limit of two years to file a claim in most cases. This is known as the statute of limitations.
Some claims, such as those made against the government, have an even shorter time limit, so you should contact us for a free evaluation and legal advice sooner rather than later.
There was also an update to the law in California in January 2023:
Time-Limited Demand Statute: This statute was updated in January 2023 and requires a plaintiff to provide a written demand for settlement to the defendant before filing a lawsuit. The defendant then has 45 days to accept or reject the demand. Your accident attorney will be aware of this and act accordingly.
The amount of time you have to file an injury claim: Under the California Statute of Limitations Civ. Proc. §335.1 those looking to file a personal injury incident have “Within two years: An action for assault, battery, or injury to, or for the wrongful death of an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another. “The statute of limitations for minors may vary depending on the state the injury occurred in.”
Case Law: California Code of Civil Procedure
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