California injury laws
CCP § 335.1: the two-year injury deadline
Most lawsuits for injury or death caused by someone else's wrongful act or neglect must be filed within two years. Other rules can shorten or extend the time, especially when a public entity is involved, so confirm the deadline early.
What the law says
Most lawsuits for injury or death caused by someone else's wrongful act or neglect must be filed within two years.
Official text (excerpt)
Within two years: An action for assault, battery, or injury to, or for the death of, an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another.
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Why it matters in an injury claim
Other rules can shorten or extend the time, especially when a public entity is involved, so confirm the deadline early.
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