Q: How long do I have to file a claim for a car accident
A: First, it is generally a good idea to do it as soon as possible, unless there is a real good reason not to. Second, the general rules for lawsuit statutes of limitation are: personal injury 2 years, property damage 3 years. However, there can be claims filing requirements which are much shorter if a governmental entity is involved. That means you have to file a written claim before filing a lawsuit, and on a much shorter timetable. depending on the way the claim is treated, you may have to file a lawsuit shortly thereafter. Generally, for car accidents, you should t least have a consultation with an attorney, as soon after the collision as possible.
Jonathan S. Dennis and William John Light agree with this answer
A: The simple answer is in general 2 years for bodily injury and 3 years for property damage (governmental entity is 6 months) , but I agree that a delay is not helpful in a car accident case, bills and treatment should be presented as soon as possible. Call an attorney to help the consult over the phone is free.
William John Light agrees with this answer
A: Two years for bodily injury; three years for property damage against the at fault party.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
