Personal Injury Statute of Limitations : California
If you have received personal injury in an auto accident, car accident or due to medical malpractice then you must file your lawsuit within the Statute of Limitations which is time limit to file your personal injury compensation case. Some of the Statute of Limitations or SOL for the State of California is as given below:-
Personal Injury or Negligence: 2 years with Discovery Rule.
Wrongful Death: Two Years. However there are exceptions in Death Cases due to asbestos or medical malpractice. Medical Malpractice : Statute of limitations is 3 years from the date of injury or 1 year from date of discovery, whichever occurs. For infants who are aged below 6, SOL is 3 years or prior to age 8.
Products Liability: Statute of Limitations for Products Liability is 2 years with Discovery Rule
Intentional Torts: In case of Intentional Torts, the SOL is 1 or 2 years depending on case. Municipal Liability/Sovereign Immunity - 6 Months
Discovery Rule: Statute of Limitations runs from when the injury is or should have been discovered. Civil Action for Sexual Molestation of a Minor: 3 years
Sex Discrimination Action for Wages: 2 years but 3 years if the violation was willful
Sexual Abuse: 2 years
Actions Not Provided For: 4 Years after action accrues
Garyeto - Law office of Gary Eto represent victims of personal injury and negligence. We also represent victims of auto accidents, tire defects, product liability, and gross negligence.
