When filing a truck accident lawsuit in California, there are important laws to be aware of which can affect how and when you file.
California Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations is the amount of time that an injured party has to file a lawsuit after an accident or after the cause of the injury occurs. If you are in a truck accident and are suing for your injuries or damage to your car, you have two years from the date of the accident to file your lawsuit in California.
However, suppose the accident causes severe injuries to a family member. That family member has two years to file a personal injury lawsuit, but if they die six months later, you and your family have two years from the date of their death to file a wrongful death lawsuit, since it’s the death and not the injury that creates
