What is the statute of limitation in California for personal injury cases?
For adults, the personal injury case must be pursued within two years from the date of the injury. You must either settle the case or file a lawsuit to protect the statute of limitations. People under 18 years of age have until their 20th birthday to settle the case or file the lawsuit. Still, there are many exceptions to these rules. If the defendant in your case is a California governmental entity, an uninsured motorist, or if the accident occurred outside of the state of California, the rules and exceptions will vary significantly.
