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How California's Two Year Clock Affects Your Personal Injury Case

BY GOC LEGAL, 2026-04-13

California's Two Year Rule

For most California personal injury cases, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Waiting can reduce leverage with the insurance company and can make important evidence harder to secure. If a deadline passes, your claim may be barred.

Exceptions exist. The clock can start later if you did not reasonably discover the injury right away, and time can pause for minors. Claims involving government agencies follow shorter administrative timelines, so early action matters.

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BY GOC LEGAL, 2026-04-13

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