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 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.