Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in California
California gives you two years to file most personal injury lawsuits, but only six months to present a claim against a government body and as little as one year for medical malpractice.
Guides and resources
Plain-English guides to injury claims, filing deadlines, settlements and hiring a lawyer.
California gives you two years to file most personal injury lawsuits, but only six months to present a claim against a government body and as little as one year for medical malpractice.
How medical malpractice differs from an ordinary personal injury claim: the standard of care, expert witnesses, shorter deadlines, damage caps, cost, and what to do if you think you have a claim.
Twenty-two questions to ask a personal injury lawyer at a first consultation, covering experience, who handles your case, your claim, fees and settlement decisions, with the signs of a good answer.
How long a personal injury claim or lawsuit takes: each stage from treatment to payment, what slows a case down, the trade-off between settling early and waiting, and how to avoid delays.
What you are entitled to after a workplace injury: how workers’ compensation works, when you can sue a third party or your employer, the deadlines that apply, and when to get a lawyer.
Texas gives you two years to file most personal injury lawsuits. This guide covers the exceptions for government claims, medical malpractice and minors, and what happens if you miss the deadline.
When a minor car accident needs a lawyer and when it does not, why small crashes can still cause real injuries, what a lawyer costs on a small claim, and a checklist for handling the claim yourself.
How personal injury settlements are valued: economic and non-economic damages, what raises or lowers a claim, a worked example, and how much you keep after fees, expenses and liens.
When you can sue after a slip and fall: the four things to prove, how notice works, who can be responsible, common defenses, what to do after a fall, and the deadlines that apply.
How personal injury contingency fees work: typical percentages, fee limits set by law, case expenses, the before-or-after calculation that changes your share, and what to ask before signing.