What is the statute of limitations in a case against a government entity in California?
Although there are some exceptions, claims against governmental agencies must be brought within six months from the date of the incident. This strict claim requirement has destroyed the right of thousands of severely injured individuals who assumed they had one or two years to bring their case against the government entity. Thus, it is important in any case in which a government entity is a potential defendant to seek consultation with an attorney shortly after the incident. One of the reasons it is generally advisable to consult with an attorney in all cases quickly after an incident is because you may not realize that there is a potential claim against a government entity, or you may not realize that the person you believe injured you was a public employee, or that you were injured at a pubic facility. For instance, in a motor vehicle accident case in which you are seriously injured, you may believe that your only claim is against the driver who ran a stop sign and hit you. However,
