California law places strict deadlines on personal injury claims. If you miss the statute of limitations, you may lose your right to pursue compensation entirely, regardless of how serious your injuries are.
In most California catastrophic injury cases, injured victims generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.
This deadline commonly applies to claims involving:
Waiting too long can weaken your case as evidence disappears and witnesses become harder to locate.
Government and Special Claims
Claims involving government agencies in California often have much shorter deadlines. In many cases, injured victims may have only six months to file a government claim before pursuing a lawsuit.
Additional exceptions may apply for injured minors or injuries discovered after the accident.
Because California catastrophic injury cases involve complex medical evidence and long-term damages, early legal action is especially important. At Triumph Law, our legal team acts quickly to preserve evidence, handle insurance communications, file all necessary paperwork, and protect your right to pursue full compensation. Contact Triumph Law today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
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