Is there a statute of limitations on filing a civil lawsuit on a person that has rear-ended you?

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Is there a statute of limitations on filing a civil lawsuit on a person that has rear-ended you?

Asked on July 23, 2014 under Personal Injury, California

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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

Yes there is. For a personal injury claim it is generally two years from the injury. If the injury was not discovered right away, then it is 1 year from the date the injury was discovered. For property damage it is three years from the date the damage occurred.  Good luck.


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