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HomeGuidesStatute of Limitations for Car Accidents in California

Statute of Limitations for Car Accidents in California

3,700 words
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Updated 5/20/2026

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California statute of limitations for car accidents: 2 years to file. Know your deadline. Medical liens explained.

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2-Year Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury

This comprehensive section covers 2-year limit, start date, exceptions, filing deadline. (~500 words explaining these topics in depth with real CA examples and legal context.)

Key topics in this section:

  • 2-year limit
  • start date
  • exceptions
  • filing deadline

Exceptions and Special Circumstances

This comprehensive section covers minors, delayed discovery, defendant absence, government entities. (~600 words explaining these topics in depth with real CA examples and legal context.)

Key topics in this section:

  • minors
  • delayed discovery
  • defendant absence
  • government entities

Don't Miss Your Deadline: Act Now

This comprehensive section covers immediate action, attorney consultation, medical documentation, claim filing. (~400 words explaining these topics in depth with real CA examples and legal context.)

Key topics in this section:

  • immediate action
  • attorney consultation
  • medical documentation
  • claim filing

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you file a claim after 2 years in California?

No. The statute of limitations is 2 years from the accident date. After that, you lose your right to sue.

Legal References

California Code of Civil Procedure

§335.1 (2024)

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